Shipping goods from Tunisia to Russia
Tunisia is one of the world’s leading producers of olive oil and a major exporter of dates, and it also has established textile and electrical-equipment industries. Radès, near Tunis, is the main container port, and cargo for Russia sails from there across the Mediterranean to Novorossiysk or with transhipment to St Petersburg. Air freight via Istanbul suits urgent goods. We confirm the transit time for each shipment in the quote.
We work for Tunisian producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your premises, arrange the Tunisian export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), and goods and parties are screened against sanctions lists before we confirm any booking.
How we ship from Tunisia to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Tunisia to Russia
Tunisian suppliers ship olive oil in bulk and bottled form, dates, textiles and garments, and electrical goods such as cables and components. Food products need the relevant certificates and Russian-language labelling for retail, and electrical goods need conformity documents in Russia.
Export formalities
The Tunisian export declaration is lodged at Radès or at the airport of dispatch, by your broker or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Dates and other plant products need phytosanitary certificates. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- For bottled olive oil, agree Russian-language labelling with your buyer before bottling.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for dates before loading.
- Electrical goods need Russian conformity documents — send specifications with your enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Tunisia to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Radès runs across the Mediterranean to Novorossiysk or with transhipment to St Petersburg. We confirm the time in the quote.
How can my Russian customer pay me?
Your customer can use our supplier-payment service: they pay a payment agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
Which documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Tunisian export declaration and, for food and plant products, the relevant certificates.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted, and restricted items are declined.