Tobacco leaf imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tobacco leaf by Tunisia reached $54.1 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $54.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 3.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports tobacco leaf from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (39%), Greece (19%), Zimbabwe (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 87% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 11% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco waste | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, close to the world average of $5.95.
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 tobacco leaf imports (HS 2401): 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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported tobacco leaf worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Tunisia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Greece (19%) and Zimbabwe (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tobacco leaf to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, an increase of 640%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (87% of the value) and 2401.10 (11%).
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