Shells and coral exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported shells and coral worth $5.5 million (29 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 121 countries for exports of this product. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.3 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 | $5.5M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 22 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 21 t |
Where Tunisia exports shells and coral to
Most of it went to Hong Kong (41%), Italy (38%), India (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.2M | 41% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 38% |
| India | $1.1M | 20% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.6% |
| China | $20K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $186.57 per kg, 20179% above the world average of $0.92. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia shells and coral exports (HS 0508): 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 0508: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, not cut to shape powder and waste thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of shells and coral exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported shells and coral worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 121 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy shells and coral from Tunisia?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (38%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average export price of shells and coral per kg?
The average declared export value was about $186.57 per kg in 2024, 20179% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of shells and coral from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for shells and coral?
The HS code for shells and coral is heading 0508. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0508.00. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0508 page.
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