Raw cork exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of raw cork by Tunisia reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Tunisia exports raw cork to
Portugal alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.1M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 36% |
| Spain | $223K | 5.8% |
| India | $64K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4501
| 4501.90 | Cork waste and processed | 99% |
| 4501.10 | Cork: natural cork, raw or simply prepared | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4501.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, close to the world average of $2.37.
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 raw cork exports (HS 4501): 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 4501: Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cork exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported raw cork worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 70 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw cork from Tunisia?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (36%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw cork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of raw cork from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cork?
The HS code for raw cork is heading 4501. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4501.90 (99% of the value) and 4501.10 (1%).
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