Starch imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $7.2 million of starch in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 6.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports starch from
Egypt alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.9M | 68% |
| Turkey | $727K | 10% |
| Morocco | $418K | 5.8% |
| Bulgaria | $332K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $249K | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $161K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 1.8% |
| France | $68K | 1% |
| Denmark | $47K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $45K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 96% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 1.7% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 1.6% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0.5% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
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 starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported starch worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Tunisia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starch to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (96% of the value) and 1108.13 (2%).
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