Kaolin imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kaolin by Tunisia reached $6.1 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.6 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 | $6.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 78.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 95.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 118.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 81.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 108.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 101.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 117.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports kaolin from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (38%), United Kingdom (30%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.3M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 30% |
| Spain | $714K | 12% |
| France | $530K | 8.7% |
| Libya | $218K | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $155K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $86K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $75K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $65K | 1.1% |
| India | $45K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 75% above the world average of $0.20. 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 kaolin imports (HS 2507): 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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported kaolin worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply kaolin to Tunisia?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (30%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kaolin to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2507 page.
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