Octanol imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of octanol by Tunisia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.1 million.
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 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 816 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $961K | 896 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $879K | 899 t |
Where Tunisia imports octanol from
Most of the value came from Sweden (43%), Germany (21%), Poland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $874K | 44% |
| Germany | $430K | 21% |
| Poland | $334K | 17% |
| France | $289K | 14% |
| Romania | $53K | 2.6% |
| China | $30K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
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 octanol imports (HS 2905.16): 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 2905.16: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of octanol imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported octanol worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply octanol to Tunisia?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($874 thousand), followed by Germany (21%) and Poland (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of octanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of octanol to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $879 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for octanol?
The HS code for octanol is subheading 2905.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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