Fatty acids (other species) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.7 million of fatty acids (other species) in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.1 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 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $707K | 909 t |
Where Tunisia imports fatty acids (other species) from
Egypt alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1.05. 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.
Fatty acids (other species) exports from Tunisia
Exports of fatty acids (other species) 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 acids (other species) imports (HS 3823.19): 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 3823.19: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids).
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acids (other species) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported fatty acids (other species) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acids (other species) to Tunisia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Malaysia (15%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acids (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acids (other species) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $707 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export fatty acids (other species)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fatty acids (other species)?
The HS code for fatty acids (other species) is subheading 3823.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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