Prepared fish exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared fish by Tunisia reached $54.6 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $54.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $45.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Tunisia exports prepared fish to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (44%), Italy (34%), France (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $23.8M | 44% |
| Italy | $18.4M | 34% |
| France | $3.8M | 7.1% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 5% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $993K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $692K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $592K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $328K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $247K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 48% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 35% |
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 7.3% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 6.3% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 3.6% |
| 1604.32 | Caviar substitute | 0% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 0% |
| 1604.31 | Caviar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.93 per kg, 41% above the world average of $4.93. 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.
Prepared fish imports to Tunisia
Imports of prepared fish by Tunisia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (506 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 68% |
| China | $729K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $34K | 1.2% |
| France | $24K | 0.8% |
| Mauritania | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia prepared fish exports (HS 1604): 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported prepared fish worth $54.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fish from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by Italy (34%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 920% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $4.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared fish from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $54.6 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import prepared fish?
Yes. Tunisia imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $51.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1604.14 (48% of the value) and 1604.16 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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