Palm oil imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $55.3 million of palm oil in 2024 (46.0 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $112.9 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 | $55.3M | 46.0K t |
| 2023 | $66.3M | 67.9K t |
| 2022 | $112.9M | 91.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.3M | 58.2K t |
| 2020 | $47.0M | 68.2K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 51.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 53.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports palm oil from
Indonesia alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $39.2M | 71% |
| Malaysia | $15.9M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $102K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $78K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $28K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 100% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported palm oil worth $55.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Tunisia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Malaysia (29%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of palm oil to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $55.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $112.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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