Lubricant imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported lubricant worth $29.4 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $29.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 3.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports lubricant from
The largest suppliers were France (35%), Belgium (26%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.2M | 35% |
| Belgium | $7.6M | 26% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| United States | $850K | 2.9% |
| China | $421K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $273K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $261K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 70% |
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 28% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 1.5% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 32% above the world average of $4.73. 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.
Lubricant exports from Tunisia
Exports of lubricant by Tunisia reached $560 thousand in 2024 (97 tonnes). Libya alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported lubricant worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $4.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lubricant to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export lubricant?
Yes. Tunisia exported $560 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3403.19 (70% of the value) and 3403.99 (28%).
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