Plant products (other) exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $2.1 million of plant products (other) in 2024 (735 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.2 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 | $2.1M | 735 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 809 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 701 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 386 t |
Where Tunisia exports plant products (other) to
Most of it went to Italy (41%), Egypt (35%), Spain (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant products (other) imports to Tunisia
Imports of plant products (other) by Tunisia reached $550 thousand in 2024 (156 tonnes). China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plant products (other) exports (HS 1212.99): 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 1212.99: Vegetable products: fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of plant products (other) exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported plant products (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 735 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy plant products (other) from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($861 thousand), followed by Egypt (35%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average export price of plant products (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plant products (other) from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import plant products (other)?
Yes. Tunisia imported $550 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant products (other)?
The HS code for plant products (other) is subheading 1212.99. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
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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