Pharmaceutical good imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $26.0 million of pharmaceutical good in 2024 (240 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.0M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 280 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 533 t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 510 t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 414 t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 164 t |
Where Tunisia imports pharmaceutical good from
Most of the value came from Ireland (22%), Germany (18%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $5.7M | 22% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 18% |
| France | $4.7M | 18% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 10% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| United States | $859K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $439K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $285K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 35% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 24% |
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 16% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 9.8% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 6.5% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 4.2% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 2.5% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $108.34 per kg, 26% above the world average of $86.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pharmaceutical good exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported pharmaceutical good worth $14.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 97% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported pharmaceutical good worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Tunisia?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Germany (18%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $108.34 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $86.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export pharmaceutical good?
Yes. Tunisia exported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Jordan and Mauritania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3006.30 (35% of the value) and 3006.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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