High-purity zinc ingots imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $12.3 million of high-purity zinc ingots in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.4 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 | $12.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 3.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports high-purity zinc ingots from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $11.1M | 91% |
| Peru | $262K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $200K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $138K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $92K | 0.8% |
| France | $86K | 0.7% |
| India | $73K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $57K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 161% above the world average of $1.13. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia high-purity zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.11): 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 7901.11: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity zinc ingots imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported high-purity zinc ingots worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity zinc ingots to Tunisia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Peru (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 161% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-purity zinc ingots to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity zinc ingots?
The HS code for high-purity zinc ingots is subheading 7901.11. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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