Olive oil exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of olive oil by Tunisia reached $1.62 billion in 2024 (194.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 146 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 80% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.62B | 194.7K t |
| 2023 | $897.8M | 129.8K t |
| 2022 | $812.2M | 211.3K t |
| 2021 | $719.7M | 209.6K t |
| 2020 | $877.6M | 374.7K t |
| 2019 | $507.5M | 168.7K t |
| 2018 | $797.8M | 203.2K t |
| 2017 | $375.5M | 85.1K t |
Where Tunisia exports olive oil to
Most of it went to United States (28%), Italy (27%), Spain (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $460.9M | 29% |
| Italy | $433.9M | 27% |
| Spain | $394.0M | 24% |
| Canada | $111.4M | 6.9% |
| France | $75.9M | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $29.3M | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $18.3M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $14.6M | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.5M | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $8.2M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 93% |
| 1509.90 | Refined olive oil | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.32 per kg, close to the world average of $8.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Olive oil imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported olive oil worth $1.1 million (136 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $983K | 88% |
| Egypt | $119K | 11% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia olive oil exports (HS 1509): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported olive oil worth $1.62 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 146 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries buy olive oil from Tunisia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($460.9 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Spain (24%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average export price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of olive oil from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $375.5 million in 2017 to $1.62 billion in 2024, an increase of 332%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $826.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import olive oil?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Egypt and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.62 billion a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (93% of the value) and 1509.90 (7%).
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