Potassium fertilizer imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizer by Tunisia reached $7.6 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.3 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 | $7.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 5.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports potassium fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Belgium (32%), Sweden (12%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 79% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 12% |
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 110% above the world average of $0.30. 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.
Potassium fertilizer exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $372 thousand of potassium fertilizer in 2024 (595 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (41%), Angola (20%), Taiwan (16%).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported potassium fertilizer worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Tunisia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Sweden (12%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 912% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Tunisia exported $372 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Angola and Taiwan. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3104.30 (79% of the value) and 3104.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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