Packaged medicines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaged medicines by Tunisia reached $398.1 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $398.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $292.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $240.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $290.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $274.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $265.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $251.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $271.0M | 5.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were France (25%), Italy (9%), Switzerland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $100.4M | 25% |
| Italy | $35.7M | 9% |
| Switzerland | $33.6M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $31.8M | 8% |
| Denmark | $30.1M | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $20.7M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $16.9M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $16.5M | 4.1% |
| Slovenia | $15.7M | 3.9% |
| Jordan | $10.9M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 81% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 9.3% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 3.6% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 3% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 1.6% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 1.1% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 0.4% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.24 per kg, close to the world average of $80.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged medicines exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported packaged medicines worth $113.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (26%), France (17%), Lebanon (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported packaged medicines worth $398.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($100.4 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.24 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $271.0 million in 2017 to $398.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $285.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Tunisia exported $113.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, France and Lebanon. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $284.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (81% of the value) and 3004.31 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Tunisia trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
Packaged medicines product types in Tunisia
More trade data for Tunisia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.