Nitrate imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrate by Tunisia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 96% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $4.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports nitrate from
Most of the value came from France (30%), Chile (24%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2834
| 2834.21 | Potassium nitrate | 78% |
| 2834.29 | Nitrates (non-potassium) | 13% |
| 2834.10 | Nitrites | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2834.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.81. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia nitrate imports (HS 2834): 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 2834: Nitrites; nitrates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrate imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported nitrate worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrate to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Chile (24%) and the Netherlands (20%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nitrate to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrate?
The HS code for nitrate is heading 2834. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2834.21 (78% of the value) and 2834.29 (13%).
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