Fluoride exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported fluoride worth $51.4 million (33.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.3 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 | $51.4M | 33.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $77.3M | 41.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.4M | 32.7K t |
| 2020 | $44.4M | 35.2K t |
| 2019 | $59.2M | 39.4K t |
| 2018 | $58.4M | 42.5K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 26.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports fluoride to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (23%), South Africa (20%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $12.0M | 23% |
| South Africa | $10.4M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.5M | 15% |
| Egypt | $6.3M | 12% |
| Canada | $6.2M | 12% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 8.1% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| France | $927K | 1.8% |
| Senegal | $31K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2826
| 2826.12 | Aluminum fluoride | 100% |
| 2826.30 | Synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) | 0.1% |
| 2826.19 | Fluorides (non-aluminum) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2826.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
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 fluoride exports (HS 2826): 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 2826: Fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts.
Common questions
What is the value of fluoride exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported fluoride worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 90 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy fluoride from Tunisia?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average export price of fluoride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fluoride from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $77.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluoride?
The HS code for fluoride is heading 2826. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2826.12 (100% of the value) and 2826.30 (0%).
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