Propanol imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of propanol by Tunisia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.2 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 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 799 t |
Where Tunisia imports propanol from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 57% |
| Germany | $259K | 11% |
| United States | $209K | 8.8% |
| France | $99K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $83K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $69K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $51K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia propanol imports (HS 2905.12): 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 2905.12: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of propanol imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported propanol worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply propanol to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of propanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of propanol to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2020 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for propanol?
The HS code for propanol is subheading 2905.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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