Pasta exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pasta by Tunisia reached $52.4 million in 2024 (34.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.0 million.
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 | $52.4M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $58.8M | 68.1K t |
| 2022 | $72.0M | 78.9K t |
| 2021 | $45.1M | 68.6K t |
| 2020 | $55.2M | 89.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.0M | 81.0K t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 74.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 5.4K t |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 68% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 27% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 4.9% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0.2% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $8.4 million of pasta in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $6.7M | 80% |
| Italy | $909K | 11% |
| Turkey | $194K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $191K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $137K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $128K | 1.5% |
| France | $64K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $36K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $21K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia pasta exports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported pasta worth $52.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy pasta from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($30.9 million), followed by France (7%) and Guinea (3%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. Chad grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average export price of pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pasta from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $52.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $72.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import pasta?
Yes. Tunisia imported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Italy and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (68% of the value) and 1902.40 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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