Phosphoric acid exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphoric acid by Tunisia reached $167.0 million in 2024 (171.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $362.9 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 | $167.0M | 171.6K t |
| 2023 | $307.6M | 448.5K t |
| 2022 | $362.9M | 378.1K t |
| 2021 | $257.6M | 354.7K t |
| 2020 | $113.6M | 281.2K t |
| 2019 | $151.0M | 312.2K t |
| 2018 | $178.8M | 357.5K t |
| 2017 | $160.2M | 365.1K t |
Where Tunisia exports phosphoric acid to
India alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $116.8M | 70% |
| Italy | $21.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $13.7M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 5.9% |
| France | $5.5M | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphoric acid imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported phosphoric acid worth $676 thousand (615 tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+815% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $351K | 52% |
| Belgium | $112K | 17% |
| Turkey | $97K | 14% |
| Jordan | $43K | 6.3% |
| Morocco | $30K | 4.4% |
| India | $27K | 4% |
| Italy | $7K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.4% |
| France | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia phosphoric acid exports (HS 2809): 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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported phosphoric acid worth $167.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 102 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphoric acid from Tunisia?
India was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($116.8 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of phosphoric acid from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $160.2 million in 2017 to $167.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $362.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $212.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import phosphoric acid?
Yes. Tunisia imported $676 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Belgium and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $166.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2809.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2809 page.
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