Export value of fish and fishery products from Tunisia 2016-2018, by type
In 2018, the value of fresh and frozen fish exported from Tunisia exceeded 173 million Tunisian dinars (around 64 million U.S. dollars). In the same year, Tunisia exported mollusks and crustaceans being worth approximately 140 million Tunisian dinars (roughly 51.8 million U.S. dollars) and 136 million Tunisian dinars (50.5 U.S. dollars), respectively. Canned fish also contributed substantially to the total export value of the Tunisian fishery products, although to a lesser extent. Overall, the export value of fish and fishery products from Tunisia increased between 2016 and 2018. The highest yearly increments were observed in the exports of fresh and frozen fish and mollusks.