Processed cheese exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $4.7 million of processed cheese in 2024 (988 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.5 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 | $4.7M | 988 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 804 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Tunisia exports processed cheese to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (34%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Lebanon (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+497% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
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 processed cheese exports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported processed cheese worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 988 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 119 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy processed cheese from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and Lebanon (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average export price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of processed cheese from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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