Whey imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $7.8 million of whey in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $7.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports whey from
France alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.4M | 57% |
| Belgium | $752K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $633K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $434K | 5.6% |
| Norway | $420K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $382K | 4.9% |
| Ukraine | $249K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $170K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $120K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $89K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
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 whey imports (HS 0404.10): 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 0404.10: Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of whey imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported whey worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 912% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey?
The HS code for whey is subheading 0404.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
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