Aluminium oxide imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium oxide by Tunisia reached $13.1 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.7 million.
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 | $13.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 50.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 50.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 40.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 43.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 63.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 50.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports aluminium oxide from
Greece alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $9.0M | 69% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 14% |
| China | $880K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $591K | 4.5% |
| Slovenia | $472K | 3.6% |
| France | $172K | 1.3% |
| United States | $60K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $5K | 0% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.30 | Aluminum hydroxide | 77% |
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 21% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminum oxide (corundum) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 70% above the world average of $0.50. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia aluminium oxide imports (HS 2818): 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported aluminium oxide worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Tunisia?
Greece was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Spain (14%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium oxide to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2818.30 (77% of the value) and 2818.20 (21%).
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