Ready-to-eat pasta imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by Tunisia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 83% 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 | $4.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 780 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 553 t |
| 2018 | $285K | 128 t |
| 2017 | $68K | 31 t |
Where Tunisia imports ready-to-eat pasta from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ready-to-eat pasta exports from Tunisia
Exports of ready-to-eat pasta by Tunisia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Palestine (25%), France (17%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $629K | 25% |
| France | $440K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $308K | 12% |
| Togo | $222K | 8.7% |
| Madagascar | $122K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 4.2% |
| Gambia | $74K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $54K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $52K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia ready-to-eat pasta imports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported ready-to-eat pasta worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply ready-to-eat pasta to Tunisia?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ready-to-eat pasta to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export ready-to-eat pasta?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine, France and the Netherlands. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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