Hydrocarbon imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrocarbon by Tunisia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.7 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 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports hydrocarbon from
Italy alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 55% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 34% |
| China | $191K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $138K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $112K | 1.9% |
| France | $98K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $80K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2901
| 2901.10 | Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons | 93% |
| 2901.29 | Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) | 3.9% |
| 2901.22 | Propene | 2.7% |
| 2901.21 | Ethylene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 180% above the world average of $0.75. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia hydrocarbon imports (HS 2901): 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 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported hydrocarbon worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrocarbon to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Belgium (34%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 180% above the world average of $0.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydrocarbon to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 359%. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon?
The HS code for hydrocarbon is heading 2901. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2901.10 (93% of the value) and 2901.29 (4%).
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