Dicalcium phosphate exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported dicalcium phosphate worth $10.0 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.1 million.
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 | $10.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 36.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 59.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 62.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 74.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.1M | 81.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 39.0K t |
Where Tunisia exports dicalcium phosphate to
Egypt alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+836% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.5M | 65% |
| Paraguay | $868K | 8.7% |
| Algeria | $715K | 7.2% |
| Canada | $497K | 5% |
| Nigeria | $434K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $290K | 2.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $180K | 1.8% |
| El Salvador | $106K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $93K | 0.9% |
| Panama | $81K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 328% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Dicalcium phosphate imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $422 thousand of dicalcium phosphate in 2024 (13 tonnes). Morocco alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $266K | 63% |
| Spain | $90K | 21% |
| United States | $34K | 8.1% |
| India | $17K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.6% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia dicalcium phosphate exports (HS 2835.25): 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 2835.25: Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of dicalcium phosphate exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported dicalcium phosphate worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 75 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy dicalcium phosphate from Tunisia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Paraguay (9%) and Algeria (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average export price of dicalcium phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 328% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dicalcium phosphate from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $33.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import dicalcium phosphate?
Yes. Tunisia imported $422 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Spain and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dicalcium phosphate?
The HS code for dicalcium phosphate is subheading 2835.25. 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 2835 page.
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