Quaternary ammonium salt imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quaternary ammonium salt by Tunisia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 814 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 760 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 988 t |
| 2017 | $923K | 815 t |
Where Tunisia imports quaternary ammonium salt from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Belgium (24%), Brazil (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 43% |
| Belgium | $756K | 24% |
| Brazil | $340K | 11% |
| Italy | $158K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $139K | 4.3% |
| India | $129K | 4% |
| United States | $61K | 1.9% |
| France | $58K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $43K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $40K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2923
| 2923.90 | Quaternary ammonium compounds | 52% |
| 2923.20 | Lecithins | 44% |
| 2923.10 | Choline | 4% |
| 2923.30 | Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, 45% above the world average of $2.06. 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.
Quaternary ammonium salt exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $903 thousand of quaternary ammonium salt in 2024 (400 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (49%), Algeria (29%), Malaysia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia quaternary ammonium salt imports (HS 2923): 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 2923: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium salt imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported quaternary ammonium salt worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium salt to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and Brazil (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium salt to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $923 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 248%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export quaternary ammonium salt?
Yes. Tunisia exported $903 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Algeria and Malaysia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium salt?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium salt is heading 2923. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2923.90 (52% of the value) and 2923.20 (44%).
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