Butane imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $312.4 million of butane in 2024 (456.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $420.3 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 | $312.4M | 456.7K t |
| 2023 | $321.2M | 506.9K t |
| 2022 | $420.3M | 539.0K t |
| 2021 | $304.7M | 492.3K t |
| 2020 | $214.2M | 507.1K t |
| 2019 | $278.6M | 609.4K t |
| 2018 | $206.9M | 402.2K t |
| 2017 | $123.6M | 281.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports butane from
Most of the value came from Greece (38%), Algeria (34%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $118.6M | 38% |
| Algeria | $107.2M | 34% |
| France | $37.7M | 12% |
| United States | $17.6M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 2.5% |
| Malta | $6.9M | 2.2% |
| Libya | $5.9M | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| Romania | $973K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
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 butane imports (HS 2711.13): 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 2711.13: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.
Common questions
What is the value of butane imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported butane worth $312.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Tunisia?
Greece was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($118.6 million), followed by Algeria (34%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butane to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $123.6 million in 2017 to $312.4 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2022 at $420.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $272.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for butane?
The HS code for butane is subheading 2711.13. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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