Chloride imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported chloride worth $4.0 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports chloride from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), Egypt (14%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $970K | 24% |
| Egypt | $564K | 14% |
| Italy | $502K | 12% |
| Germany | $413K | 10% |
| France | $245K | 6.1% |
| India | $223K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $221K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $143K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $128K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 29% |
| 2827.59 | Bromides (other) | 21% |
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 18% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 15% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 9.3% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 3.3% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 1.9% |
| 2827.35 | Nickel chloride | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 81% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported chloride worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($970 thousand), followed by Egypt (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export chloride?
Yes. Tunisia exported $522 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Singapore. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2827.20 (29% of the value) and 2827.59 (21%).
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