Barytes exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $16.6 million of barytes in 2024 (64.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $16.6M | 64.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 95.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $987K | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $866K | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 77.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 70.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 52.9K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
Barytes imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported barytes worth $10.9 million (30.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 76% of the value.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia barytes exports (HS 2511): 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 2511: Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite) whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816.
Common questions
What is the value of barytes exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported barytes worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 90 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy barytes from Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average export price of barytes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of barytes from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import barytes?
Yes. Tunisia imported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Turkey and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for barytes?
The HS code for barytes is heading 2511. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2511.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2511 page.
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