Mineral wool insulation imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $6.1 million of mineral wool insulation in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports mineral wool insulation from
The largest suppliers were France (45%), India (17%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.7M | 45% |
| India | $1.0M | 17% |
| Spain | $524K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $238K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $207K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $205K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $200K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $192K | 3.2% |
| United States | $145K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $94K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 6806
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 67% |
| 6806.90 | Heat-insulating minerals | 28% |
| 6806.20 | Expanded mineral materials | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $1.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mineral wool insulation exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported mineral wool insulation worth $532 thousand (84 tonnes). Algeria alone took 73% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia mineral wool insulation imports (HS 6806): 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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported mineral wool insulation worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral wool insulation to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (17%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral wool insulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral wool insulation to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export mineral wool insulation?
Yes. Tunisia exported $532 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Djibouti and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
The HS code for mineral wool insulation is heading 6806. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6806.10 (67% of the value) and 6806.90 (28%).
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