Toothpaste imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $8.6 million of toothpaste in 2024 (994 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $8.6M | 994 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports toothpaste from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (26%), France (13%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+531% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.3M | 26% |
| France | $1.1M | 13% |
| China | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $783K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $779K | 9.1% |
| Poland | $673K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $564K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $326K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $197K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $167K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 83% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 17% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, 65% above the world average of $5.25. 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.
Toothpaste exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported toothpaste worth $433 thousand (38 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $227K | 53% |
| Algeria | $173K | 40% |
| Mauritania | $13K | 2.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $8K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.2% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported toothpaste worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Tunisia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2018 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export toothpaste?
Yes. Tunisia exported $433 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Mauritania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (83% of the value) and 3306.90 (17%).
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