Fatty acid imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.9 million of fatty acid in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.3 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 | $5.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 6.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports fatty acid from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (35%), Netherlands (30%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 46% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 41% |
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 13% |
| 3823.13 | Tall oil fatty acids | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acid exports from Tunisia
Exports of fatty acid by Tunisia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (40%), Netherlands (22%), Portugal (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $689K | 22% |
| Portugal | $471K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $325K | 11% |
| Spain | $221K | 7.1% |
| Algeria | $74K | 2.4% |
| India | $42K | 1.4% |
| China | $26K | 0.8% |
| Libya | $7K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia fatty acid imports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported fatty acid worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to Tunisia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (30%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acid to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export fatty acid?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3823.19 (46% of the value) and 3823.70 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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