Fuel additive imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fuel additive by Tunisia reached $27.0 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 4.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports fuel additive from
The largest suppliers were France (33%), Belgium (30%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.0M | 33% |
| Belgium | $8.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 18% |
| Singapore | $941K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $888K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $841K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $692K | 2.6% |
| United States | $562K | 2.1% |
| China | $267K | 1% |
| Spain | $219K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 54% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 24% |
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 14% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 8% |
| 3811.11 | Lead anti-knock additive | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel additive exports from Tunisia
Exports of fuel additive by Tunisia reached $287 thousand in 2024 (86 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia fuel additive imports (HS 3811): 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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported fuel additive worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Belgium (30%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fuel additive to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2018 at $27.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export fuel additive?
Yes. Tunisia exported $287 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Libya and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (54% of the value) and 3811.19 (24%).
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