Petroleum residue imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $116.2 million of petroleum residue in 2024 (654.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $166.9 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 | $116.2M | 654.4K t |
| 2023 | $153.1M | 797.5K t |
| 2022 | $166.9M | 773.4K t |
| 2021 | $144.7M | 930.9K t |
| 2020 | $70.4M | 736.4K t |
| 2019 | $111.3M | 859.7K t |
| 2018 | $157.1M | 922.7K t |
| 2017 | $125.4M | 964.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports petroleum residue from
Most of the value came from Spain (39%), Venezuela (17%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $45.1M | 39% |
| Venezuela | $20.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $16.8M | 14% |
| United States | $13.2M | 11% |
| Greece | $8.3M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 6.1% |
| Iraq | $5.6M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $32K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke | 71% |
| 2713.20 | Bitumen | 29% |
| 2713.12 | Calcined petroleum coke | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.25, 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.
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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 2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported petroleum residue worth $116.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 654.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Tunisia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by Venezuela (17%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum residue to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.4 million in 2017 to $116.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $166.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $130.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2713.11 (71% of the value) and 2713.20 (29%).
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