Refractory ceramics (other) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory ceramics (other) by Tunisia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (41 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.1M | 41 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 365 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 135 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 214 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 143 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 177 t |
| 2017 | $967K | 160 t |
Where Tunisia imports refractory ceramics (other) from
United States alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 66% |
| Spain | $207K | 10% |
| Germany | $187K | 9.1% |
| India | $124K | 6% |
| Italy | $51K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 2% |
| France | $34K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $26K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $15K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.72 per kg, 509% above the world average of $8.17. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia refractory ceramics (other) imports (HS 6903.90): 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 6903.90: Refractory ceramic goods: composition of which n.e.c. in heading no. 6903, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory ceramics (other) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported refractory ceramics (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory ceramics (other) to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Spain (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory ceramics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.72 per kg in 2024, 509% above the world average of $8.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory ceramics (other) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $967 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export refractory ceramics (other)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Algeria and Turkey. That compares with imports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for refractory ceramics (other)?
The HS code for refractory ceramics (other) is subheading 6903.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6903 page.
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