Phosphate exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $113.7 million of phosphate in 2024 (89.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $181.3 million.
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 | $113.7M | 89.1K t |
| 2023 | $88.2M | 74.3K t |
| 2022 | $181.3M | 143.6K t |
| 2021 | $121.9M | 172.2K t |
| 2020 | $119.6M | 210.8K t |
| 2019 | $121.8M | 208.7K t |
| 2018 | $105.4M | 187.9K t |
| 2017 | $102.4M | 180.4K t |
Where Tunisia exports phosphate to
Most of it went to Algeria (20%), Egypt (14%), Ecuador (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $22.2M | 20% |
| Egypt | $15.9M | 14% |
| Ecuador | $6.2M | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 4.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.2M | 3.7% |
| United States | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| India | $2.7M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 68% |
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 21% |
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 8.8% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 1.5% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 0.3% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 0.2% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 0.2% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphate imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported phosphate worth $9.5 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), China (24%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 37% |
| China | $2.3M | 24% |
| France | $1.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $774K | 8.1% |
| Morocco | $606K | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $344K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $270K | 2.8% |
| United States | $145K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $141K | 1.5% |
| Argentina | $113K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia phosphate exports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported phosphate worth $113.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 122 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate from Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and Ecuador (5%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of phosphate from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $102.4 million in 2017 to $113.7 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $181.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import phosphate?
Yes. Tunisia imported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $104.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2835.26 (68% of the value) and 2835.31 (21%).
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