Potassium nitrate imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $3.3 million of potassium nitrate in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 170% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 875 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports potassium nitrate from
The largest suppliers were France (38%), Chile (30%), Jordan (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 38% |
| Chile | $1.0M | 30% |
| Jordan | $339K | 10% |
| China | $317K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $302K | 9.2% |
| Spain | $54K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia potassium nitrate imports (HS 2834.21): 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 2834.21: Nitrates: of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium nitrate imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported potassium nitrate worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 170% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium nitrate to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Chile (30%) and Jordan (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.94 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 nitrate to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium nitrate?
The HS code for potassium nitrate is subheading 2834.21. 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 2834 page.
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