Lithium primary batteries imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $10.8 million of lithium primary batteries in 2024 (163 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.8 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 | $10.8M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 156 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 96 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $696K | 8 t |
Where Tunisia imports lithium primary batteries from
Most of the value came from France (25%), South Korea (25%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.7M | 25% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 25% |
| China | $2.3M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $312K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $189K | 1.8% |
| United States | $86K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $82K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $81K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.12 per kg, 38% above the world average of $47.98. 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.
Lithium primary batteries exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $383 thousand of lithium primary batteries in 2024 (8 tonnes). Most of it went to France (39%), United Kingdom (23%), Italy (22%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $148K | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 24% |
| Italy | $84K | 22% |
| Algeria | $44K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lithium primary batteries imports (HS 8506.50): 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 8506.50: Cells and batteries: primary, lithium.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium primary batteries imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported lithium primary batteries worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium primary batteries to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Korea (25%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.12 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $47.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium primary batteries to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $696 thousand in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export lithium primary batteries?
Yes. Tunisia exported $383 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium primary batteries?
The HS code for lithium primary batteries is subheading 8506.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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