Pure sucrose imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure sucrose by Tunisia reached $165.3 million in 2024 (188.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average.
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 | $165.3M | 188.6K t |
| 2023 | $202.7M | 305.1K t |
| 2022 | $95.5M | 152.5K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 80.3K t |
| 2020 | $57.2M | 154.1K t |
| 2019 | $55.0M | 155.3K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 106.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 12.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports pure sucrose from
The largest suppliers were Algeria (50%), Brazil (23%), Poland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.68. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported pure sucrose worth $165.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($82.2 million), followed by Brazil (23%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 601% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $165.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $202.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Tunisia exported $700 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, France and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $164.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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