Soybeans imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported soybeans worth $218.9 million (391.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $318.8 million.
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 | $218.9M | 391.2K t |
| 2023 | $318.8M | 580.2K t |
| 2022 | $283.8M | 509.1K t |
| 2021 | $302.7M | 571.6K t |
| 2020 | $233.8M | 589.3K t |
| 2019 | $219.6M | 637.4K t |
| 2018 | $257.7M | 661.1K t |
| 2017 | $190.4M | 516.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports soybeans from
Brazil alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $114.2M | 52% |
| United States | $85.1M | 39% |
| Canada | $17.3M | 7.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $5K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 100% |
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 soybeans imports (HS 1201): 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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported soybeans worth $218.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 391.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply soybeans to Tunisia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($114.2 million), followed by the United States (39%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soybeans to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $190.4 million in 2017 to $218.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $318.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $253.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1201.90. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1201 page.
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