Potatoes imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported potatoes worth $19.1 million (23.4 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. 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 | $19.1M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 46.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 29.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 25.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports potatoes from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 65% of the value.
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.10 | Seed potatoes | 83% |
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 105% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Potatoes exports from Tunisia
Exports of potatoes by Tunisia reached $367 thousand in 2024 (855 tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (39%), Netherlands (24%), Italy (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $144K | 39% |
| Netherlands | $88K | 24% |
| Italy | $87K | 24% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 6.2% |
| France | $13K | 3.4% |
| Mauritania | $11K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.7% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported potatoes worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potatoes to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export potatoes?
Yes. Tunisia exported $367 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, the Netherlands and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0701.10 (83% of the value) and 0701.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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