Nickel scrap exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $4.1 million of nickel scrap in 2024 (426 tonnes). Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 426 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 232 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $869K | 200 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 552 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $760K | 201 t |
Where Tunisia exports nickel scrap to
The largest buyer markets were United States (50%), France (31%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 50% |
| France | $1.3M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 7.4% |
| India | $241K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $189K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $51K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.71 per kg, 51% above the world average of $6.43. 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 nickel scrap exports (HS 7503): 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 7503: Nickel; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel scrap exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported nickel scrap worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 99 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy nickel scrap from Tunisia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by France (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average export price of nickel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.71 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $6.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of nickel scrap from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $760 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel scrap?
The HS code for nickel scrap is heading 7503. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7503.00. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7503 page.
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