Sugar confectionery exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported sugar confectionery worth $18.0 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $18.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports sugar confectionery to
Most of it went to Libya (47%), United States (16%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $8.4M | 47% |
| United States | $2.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $809K | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $792K | 4.4% |
| France | $781K | 4.3% |
| Gabon | $504K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $427K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $237K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $182K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 81% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.79 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.85. 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.
Sugar confectionery imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $3.7 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (788 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (25%), Egypt (18%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia sugar confectionery exports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported sugar confectionery worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy sugar confectionery from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.79 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sugar confectionery from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import sugar confectionery?
Yes. Tunisia imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Egypt and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (81% of the value) and 1704.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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