Prepared tuna exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared tuna by Tunisia reached $26.3 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 108% 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 | $26.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 931 t |
| 2017 | $155K | 19 t |
Where Tunisia exports prepared tuna to
Libya alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $23.0M | 87% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $692K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $513K | 2% |
| Qatar | $212K | 0.8% |
| United States | $154K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $144K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $133K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $81K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.57 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia prepared tuna exports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported prepared tuna worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared tuna from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by France (4%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared tuna from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $155 thousand in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import prepared tuna?
Yes. Tunisia imported $734 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Jordan and South Korea. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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