Tobacco products imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported tobacco products worth $21.8 million (792 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $21.8M | 792 t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 982 t |
Where Tunisia imports tobacco products from
Italy alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.8M | 68% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $899K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $837K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $735K | 3.4% |
| India | $672K | 3.1% |
| Greece | $651K | 3% |
| Brazil | $341K | 1.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $70K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 59% |
| 2403.91 | Reconstituted tobacco | 32% |
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 5.2% |
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.55 per kg, 56% above the world average of $17.71. 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.
Tobacco products exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.4 million of tobacco products in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (43%), United States (25%), Spain (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.5M | 43% |
| United States | $838K | 25% |
| Spain | $309K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $180K | 5.4% |
| France | $160K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $141K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $127K | 3.8% |
| Moldova | $74K | 2.2% |
| Luxembourg | $26K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $17K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia tobacco products imports (HS 2403): 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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported tobacco products worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 792 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Vietnam (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.55 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $17.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export tobacco products?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United States and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2403.99 (59% of the value) and 2403.91 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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