Calcium carbonate exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $12.8 million of calcium carbonate in 2024 (28.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.8M | 28.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 146.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 135.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 140.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 126.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 220.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 232.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 145.9K t |
Where Tunisia exports calcium carbonate to
The largest buyer markets were Cameroon (19%), Algeria (16%), Libya (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 119% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Calcium carbonate imports to Tunisia
Imports of calcium carbonate by Tunisia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $970K | 50% |
| Turkey | $504K | 26% |
| France | $152K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $117K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $61K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 1.5% |
| China | $27K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 1.3% |
| India | $24K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia calcium carbonate exports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported calcium carbonate worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy calcium carbonate from Tunisia?
Cameroon was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Algeria (16%) and Libya (15%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average export price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of calcium carbonate from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import calcium carbonate?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Turkey and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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