Starch residues imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of starch residues by Tunisia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.8 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 | $7.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 44.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 44.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 10.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports starch residues from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.1M | 99% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $20K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2303
| 2303.30 | Brewery waste | 76% |
| 2303.10 | Starch residue | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.27. 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 starch residues imports (HS 2303): 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 2303: Residues of starch manufacture, similar residues; beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of starch residues imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported starch residues worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch residues to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of starch residues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch residues to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2023 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch residues?
The HS code for starch residues is heading 2303. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2303.30 (76% of the value) and 2303.10 (24%).
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