Soda ash imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soda ash by Tunisia reached $14.8 million in 2024 (58.6 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.1 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 | $14.8M | 58.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 80.8K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 87.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 63.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 72.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 87.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 98.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 101.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports soda ash from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.4M | 77% |
| Bulgaria | $1.7M | 11% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.0M | 7% |
| Italy | $622K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $57K | 0.4% |
| France | $52K | 0.4% |
| United States | $18K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soda ash exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.2 million of soda ash in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.2M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported soda ash worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Bulgaria (11%) and Bosnia Herzegovina (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soda ash to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export soda ash?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria and the United Kingdom. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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