Coal tar oil imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal tar oil by Tunisia reached $12.2 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 63% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.0 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 | $12.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 32.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 4.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports coal tar oil from
Most of the value came from France (43%), Kazakhstan (31%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.3M | 43% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.8M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 9.4% |
| Lithuania | $895K | 7.4% |
| Sweden | $364K | 3% |
| Belgium | $326K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $142K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $80K | 0.7% |
| China | $40K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 86% |
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 11% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 3.6% |
| 2707.40 | Naphthalene | 0.2% |
| 2707.91 | Creosote oil | 0% |
| 2707.20 | Toluene coal tar oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 46% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia coal tar oil imports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported coal tar oil worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Kazakhstan (31%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coal tar oil to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 340%. The peak was 2023 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2707.50 (86% of the value) and 2707.99 (10%).
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