Other vegetable oils imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $45.1 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (49.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45.1M | 49.8K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 32.9K t |
| 2022 | $70.1M | 48.8K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 41.1K t |
| 2020 | $34.0M | 40.8K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 41.3K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 33.2K t |
| 2017 | $48.9M | 51.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports other vegetable oils from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.21 | Crude corn oil | 98% |
| 1515.90 | Fixed oils (other species) | 1.2% |
| 1515.30 | Castor oil | 0.3% |
| 1515.19 | Refined linseed oil | 0.2% |
| 1515.11 | Crude linseed oil | 0.1% |
| 1515.50 | Sesame oil | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 57% below the world average of $2.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other vegetable oils exports from Tunisia
Exports of other vegetable oils by Tunisia reached $12.7 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $10.3M | 82% |
| France | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| Qatar | $350K | 2.8% |
| United States | $295K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $256K | 2% |
| Spain | $134K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $56K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $35K | 0.3% |
| China | $34K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia other vegetable oils imports (HS 1515): 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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported other vegetable oils worth $45.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply other vegetable oils to Tunisia?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Brazil (42%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $2.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other vegetable oils to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.9 million in 2017 to $45.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $70.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export other vegetable oils?
Yes. Tunisia exported $12.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, France and Qatar. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1515.21 (98% of the value) and 1515.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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