Whey and milk products imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of whey and milk products by Tunisia reached $10.8 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 4.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports whey and milk products from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.5M | 60% |
| Belgium | $752K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $633K | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $599K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $434K | 4% |
| Norway | $420K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $382K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $298K | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $249K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $194K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0404
| 0404.10 | Whey | 72% |
| 0404.90 | Milk protein products | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia whey and milk products imports (HS 0404): 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: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of whey and milk products imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported whey and milk products worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey and milk products to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Belgium (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 912% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey and milk products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey and milk products to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey and milk products?
The HS code for whey and milk products is heading 0404. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0404.10 (71% of the value) and 0404.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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