Sodium tripolyphosphate exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sodium tripolyphosphate by Tunisia reached $24.2 million in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $48.2 million.
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 | $24.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 42.9K t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 55.7K t |
| 2019 | $43.8M | 51.8K t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 48.2K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 48.8K t |
Where Tunisia exports sodium tripolyphosphate to
The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Netherlands (14%), Morocco (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.1M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 15% |
| Morocco | $2.9M | 12% |
| Algeria | $1.9M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Syria | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $923K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $852K | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium tripolyphosphate imports to Tunisia
Imports of sodium tripolyphosphate by Tunisia reached $725 thousand in 2024 (450 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), France (31%), Argentina (16%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $308K | 42% |
| France | $222K | 31% |
| Argentina | $113K | 16% |
| China | $50K | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $23K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia sodium tripolyphosphate exports (HS 2835.31): 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 2835.31: Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium tripolyphosphate exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 84 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium tripolyphosphate from Tunisia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium tripolyphosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sodium tripolyphosphate from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $48.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import sodium tripolyphosphate?
Yes. Tunisia imported $725 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, France and Argentina. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate?
The HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate is subheading 2835.31. 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 2835 page.
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