Tropical fruit exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported tropical fruit worth $368.4 million (138.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $368.4M | 138.5K t |
| 2023 | $305.0M | 140.8K t |
| 2022 | $286.9M | 139.0K t |
| 2021 | $289.3M | 127.7K t |
| 2020 | $304.5M | 119.0K t |
| 2019 | $300.4M | 121.8K t |
| 2018 | $321.1M | 127.9K t |
| 2017 | $255.7M | 106.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports tropical fruit to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (17%), France (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $62.8M | 17% |
| France | $46.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $39.4M | 11% |
| United States | $24.2M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $22.0M | 6% |
| Turkey | $17.9M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $17.1M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $14.0M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $12.5M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.10 | Dates | 100% |
| 0804.20 | Figs | 0.1% |
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 0.1% |
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 0% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 58% above the world average of $1.68. 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.
Tropical fruit imports to Tunisia
Imports of tropical fruit by Tunisia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Spain (32%), Costa Rica (19%), Lebanon (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 32% |
| Costa Rica | $849K | 19% |
| Lebanon | $321K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $210K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $206K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $188K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $183K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $181K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia tropical fruit exports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported tropical fruit worth $368.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Tunisia?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($62.8 million), followed by France (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 110 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tropical fruit from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $255.7 million in 2017 to $368.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $303.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Tunisia imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Costa Rica and Lebanon. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $364.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0804.10 (100% of the value) and 0804.20 (0%).
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