Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) by Tunisia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (648 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.1 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 | $2.1M | 648 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $58K | 9 t |
Where Tunisia imports saturated monohydric alcohols (other) from
Netherlands alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 87% |
| Germany | $101K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $96K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $40K | 1.9% |
| China | $17K | 0.8% |
| France | $14K | 0.7% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Armenia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 93% above the world average of $1.70. 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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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 2905.19: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported saturated monohydric alcohols (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 648 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated monohydric alcohols (other) to Tunisia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
The HS code for saturated monohydric alcohols (other) is subheading 2905.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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