Reconstituted tobacco imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of reconstituted tobacco by Tunisia reached $7.0 million in 2024 (588 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $7.0M | 588 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 860 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 732 t |
Where Tunisia imports reconstituted tobacco from
Italy alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.3M | 61% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 25% |
| India | $411K | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $341K | 4.8% |
| Greece | $116K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $98K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.99 per kg, 56% below the world average of $27.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): 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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported reconstituted tobacco worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 588 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Vietnam (25%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $27.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 396%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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