Aluminium scrap exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $25.3 million of aluminium scrap in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 7.7K t |
Where Tunisia exports aluminium scrap to
Most of it went to Greece (24%), United States (17%), South Korea (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $6.2M | 24% |
| United States | $4.3M | 17% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 13% |
| India | $3.2M | 13% |
| France | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $946K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $832K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $776K | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $690K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium scrap imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $205 thousand of aluminium scrap in 2024 (106 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Libya accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Libya grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $154K | 75% |
| Germany | $51K | 25% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia aluminium scrap exports (HS 7602): 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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported aluminium scrap worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Tunisia?
Greece was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the United States (17%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import aluminium scrap?
Yes. Tunisia imported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Libya and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
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