Propane imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of propane by Tunisia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.7 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 | $9.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 27.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports propane from
France alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.0M | 94% |
| Italy | $613K | 6.4% |
| China | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propane exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported propane worth $21.5 million (27.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (26%), Italy (21%), Albania (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $5.7M | 26% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 21% |
| Albania | $3.9M | 18% |
| Ukraine | $3.5M | 16% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Moldova | $156K | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $113K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia propane imports (HS 2711.12): 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 2711.12: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane.
Common questions
What is the value of propane imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported propane worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply propane to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Italy (6%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of propane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of propane to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export propane?
Yes. Tunisia exported $21.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Italy and Albania. That compares with imports of $9.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for propane?
The HS code for propane is subheading 2711.12. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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