Salt exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of salt by Tunisia reached $80.1 million in 2024 (1.55 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80.1M | 1.55M t |
| 2023 | $86.2M | 1.75M t |
| 2022 | $87.8M | 1.72M t |
| 2021 | $73.7M | 1.55M t |
| 2020 | $46.1M | 1.17M t |
| 2019 | $68.9M | 1.74M t |
| 2018 | $78.1M | 1.89M t |
| 2017 | $47.1M | 1.16M t |
Where Tunisia exports salt to
Most of it went to Norway (27%), Denmark (20%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $21.7M | 27% |
| Denmark | $16.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $11.3M | 14% |
| Portugal | $5.1M | 6.3% |
| Slovenia | $4.1M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Croatia | $2.4M | 3% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Iceland | $2.0M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $1.0 million of salt in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Austria (27%), Spain (21%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $274K | 27% |
| Spain | $217K | 21% |
| France | $174K | 17% |
| Turkey | $101K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $71K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $70K | 6.9% |
| China | $48K | 4.7% |
| Algeria | $28K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 2% |
| Denmark | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia salt exports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported salt worth $80.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.55 million tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Tunisia?
Norway was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Denmark (20%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of salt from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.1 million in 2017 to $80.1 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $87.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import salt?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Austria, Spain and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $79.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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