Refined olive oil exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of refined olive oil by Tunisia reached $115.5 million in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 127 countries for exports of this product. That is 60% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $115.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $72.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $89.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $91.7M | 26.7K t |
| 2019 | $34.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 7.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports refined olive oil to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $65.4M | 57% |
| Italy | $28.7M | 25% |
| Seychelles | $6.2M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $5.7M | 4.9% |
| Ghana | $3.0M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $751K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $675K | 0.6% |
| India | $528K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.23 per kg, close to the world average of $7.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined olive oil imports to Tunisia
Imports of refined olive oil by Tunisia reached $924 thousand in 2024 (106 tonnes). Italy alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $916K | 99% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia refined olive oil exports (HS 1509.90): 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 1509.90: Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined olive oil exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported refined olive oil worth $115.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 127 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined olive oil from Tunisia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($65.4 million), followed by Italy (25%) and the Seychelles (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined olive oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.23 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $7.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of refined olive oil from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $115.5 million in 2024, an increase of 278%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import refined olive oil?
Yes. Tunisia imported $924 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $114.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined olive oil?
The HS code for refined olive oil is subheading 1509.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1509 page.
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