Polycarboxylic acid imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported polycarboxylic acid worth $12.4 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.6 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 | $12.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 9.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports polycarboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from India (28%), China (17%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 28% |
| China | $2.2M | 17% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $735K | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $655K | 5.3% |
| Belarus | $258K | 2.1% |
| France | $196K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $157K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $152K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.35 | Phthalic anhydride | 53% |
| 2917.39 | Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 15% |
| 2917.34 | Phthalate esters (other) | 13% |
| 2917.32 | Dioctyl phthalate | 7.4% |
| 2917.33 | Dinonyl and didecyl phthalates | 7.3% |
| 2917.19 | Acyclic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 1.6% |
| 2917.20 | Cyclic polycarboxylic acids | 1.3% |
| 2917.11 | Oxalic acid | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polycarboxylic acid exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $1.7 million of polycarboxylic acid in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia polycarboxylic acid imports (HS 2917): 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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polycarboxylic acid worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $1.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polycarboxylic acid to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export polycarboxylic acid?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2917.35 (53% of the value) and 2917.39 (15%).
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