Phosphate rock exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported phosphate rock worth $18.0 million (150.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.9 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 | $18.0M | 150.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 207.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 63.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 22.4K t |
Where Tunisia exports phosphate rock to
Turkey alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.6M | 64% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 16% |
| France | $2.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Paraguay | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2510
| 2510.10 | Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground | 92% |
| 2510.20 | Ground phosphate | 7.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2510.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphate rock imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $1.1 million of phosphate rock in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Lebanon alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $1.0M | 100% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia phosphate rock exports (HS 2510): 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 2510: Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate rock exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported phosphate rock worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 90 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate rock from Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Poland (16%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate rock per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of phosphate rock from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 722%. The peak was 2023 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import phosphate rock?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate rock?
The HS code for phosphate rock is heading 2510. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2510.10 (92% of the value) and 2510.20 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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