Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $2.3 million of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $461K | 2.0K t |
Where Tunisia exports nitrate and phosphate fertilizer to
Bulgaria alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 82% |
| Portugal | $400K | 18% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 and phosphate fertilizer exports (HS 3105.51): 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 3105.51: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing nitrates and phosphates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported nitrate and phosphate fertilizer worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 74 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrate and phosphate fertilizer from Tunisia?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Portugal (18%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of nitrate and phosphate fertilizer from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $461 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 393%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrate and phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrate and phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.51. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
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