Caustic soda imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of caustic soda by Tunisia reached $4.5 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.7 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 | $4.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 20.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports caustic soda from
The largest suppliers were France (49%), Russia (9%), Qatar (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 49% |
| Russia | $410K | 9.2% |
| Qatar | $368K | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $197K | 4.4% |
| China | $159K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $156K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $139K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $129K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $91K | 2% |
| India | $86K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 46% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 40% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 13% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
Caustic soda exports from Tunisia
Exports of caustic soda by Tunisia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia caustic soda imports (HS 2815): 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 2815: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported caustic soda worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Russia (9%) and Qatar (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of caustic soda to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export caustic soda?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Cameroon. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (46% of the value) and 2815.12 (40%).
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