Refined petroleum products imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported refined petroleum products worth $2.18 billion (1.63 million tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.18B | 1.63M t |
| 2023 | $2.08B | 2.50M t |
| 2022 | $2.42B | 2.34M t |
| 2021 | $1.67B | 2.49M t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 2.47M t |
| 2019 | $2.26B | 3.53M t |
| 2018 | $2.37B | 3.12M t |
| 2017 | $1.57B | 3.10M t |
Where Tunisia imports refined petroleum products from
Russia alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+581% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.22B | 56% |
| Italy | $296.9M | 14% |
| Greece | $207.9M | 9.5% |
| Bulgaria | $68.3M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $68.2M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47.0M | 2.2% |
| Latvia | $41.8M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $40.4M | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | $28.6M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $28.3M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 81% above the world average of $0.74. 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.
Refined petroleum products exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported refined petroleum products worth $735.0 million (1.06 million tonnes). Most of it went to China (31%), Italy (31%), Malaysia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Malta grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $227.3M | 31% |
| Italy | $226.3M | 31% |
| Malaysia | $42.7M | 5.8% |
| Greece | $36.1M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $31.9M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $31.0M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $30.6M | 4.2% |
| Malta | $30.4M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $24.7M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $17.9M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported refined petroleum products worth $2.18 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.63 million tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Tunisia?
Russia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.22 billion), followed by Italy (14%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.57 billion in 2017 to $2.18 billion in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $2.42 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.95 billion a year.
Does Tunisia also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Tunisia exported $735.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Malaysia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.44 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. 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 2710 page.
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