Ether imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported ether worth $8.7 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 114% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $8.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports ether from
The largest suppliers were Lithuania (45%), Italy (10%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $3.9M | 45% |
| Italy | $893K | 10% |
| Germany | $746K | 8.6% |
| China | $639K | 7.4% |
| Spain | $501K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $455K | 5.2% |
| India | $338K | 3.9% |
| United States | $298K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $213K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $210K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.19 | Acyclic ethers (other) | 51% |
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols (other) | 20% |
| 2909.41 | Diethylene glycol | 7.3% |
| 2909.43 | Butylglycol ethers | 7.1% |
| 2909.44 | Glycol ethers (other alkyl) | 4.7% |
| 2909.60 | Organic peroxides | 3.9% |
| 2909.50 | Ether-phenols | 2.6% |
| 2909.30 | Aromatic ethers | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.21. 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 ether imports (HS 2909): 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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported ether worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Tunisia?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ether to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2909.19 (51% of the value) and 2909.49 (20%).
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