Pig and poultry fat exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $2.9 million of pig and poultry fat in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | $2.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $167K | 260 t |
Where Tunisia exports pig and poultry fat to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (48%), Turkey (25%), Italy (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 49% |
| Turkey | $736K | 25% |
| Italy | $347K | 12% |
| Chile | $332K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $60K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.6% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
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 pig and poultry fat exports (HS 1501): 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 1501: Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503.
Common questions
What is the value of pig and poultry fat exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported pig and poultry fat worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 82 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy pig and poultry fat from Tunisia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average export price of pig and poultry fat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pig and poultry fat from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $167 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pig and poultry fat?
The HS code for pig and poultry fat is heading 1501. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1501.90. 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 1501 page.
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