Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $17.5 million (12.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.6 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 | $17.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 13.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports saturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from United States (30%), China (14%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.2M | 30% |
| China | $2.4M | 14% |
| India | $2.0M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| France | $830K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $688K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $507K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $418K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.32 | Vinyl acetate | 43% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 15% |
| 2915.33 | N-butyl acetate | 8.3% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 7.2% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 6.9% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 5.5% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 4.5% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.18. 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.
Saturated carboxylic acid exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $815 thousand of saturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (559 tonnes). Algeria alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export saturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Tunisia exported $815 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Mauritania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2915.32 (43% of the value) and 2915.31 (15%).
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