Clay imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clay by Tunisia reached $7.3 million in 2024 (32.0 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.6 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 | $7.3M | 32.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 132.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 96.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 169.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 110.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 91.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 73.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 7.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports clay from
The largest suppliers were Ukraine (46%), Spain (18%), Belgium (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.40 | Clay (other types) | 54% |
| 2508.10 | Bentonite | 25% |
| 2508.30 | Fireclay | 15% |
| 2508.70 | Chamotte | 4.7% |
| 2508.60 | Mullite | 1.5% |
| 2508.50 | Aluminous minerals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.17. 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.
Clay exports from Tunisia
Exports of clay by Tunisia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Czech Republic alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+471% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $858K | 71% |
| Algeria | $120K | 9.9% |
| Libya | $65K | 5.4% |
| France | $48K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43K | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $38K | 3.1% |
| Mauritania | $15K | 1.3% |
| Cameroon | $7K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $5K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia clay imports (HS 2508): 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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported clay worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Tunisia?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clay to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. The peak was 2023 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export clay?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Algeria and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2508.40 (54% of the value) and 2508.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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