General lubricant imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported general lubricant worth $20.7 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $20.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports general lubricant from
Most of the value came from Belgium (35%), France (34%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.2M | 35% |
| France | $7.0M | 34% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 13% |
| Spain | $939K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $892K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $696K | 3.4% |
| China | $210K | 1% |
| United States | $204K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $183K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $116K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.90. 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.
General lubricant exports from Tunisia
Exports of general lubricant by Tunisia reached $213 thousand in 2024 (42 tonnes). Libya alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $145K | 68% |
| Algeria | $26K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 3.4% |
| Senegal | $7K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 2% |
| France | $4K | 2% |
| Mauritania | $2K | 0.8% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported general lubricant worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Tunisia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by France (34%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of general lubricant to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export general lubricant?
Yes. Tunisia exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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