Specialty pigment imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported specialty pigment worth $2.5 million (160 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 133 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 174 t |
Where Tunisia imports specialty pigment from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), Morocco (21%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $674K | 27% |
| Morocco | $517K | 21% |
| France | $307K | 12% |
| Italy | $218K | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $213K | 8.6% |
| China | $208K | 8.4% |
| Vietnam | $102K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $67K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $54K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.46 per kg, close to the world average of $14.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty pigment exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $398 thousand of specialty pigment in 2024 (23 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $218K | 55% |
| Algeria | $134K | 34% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 3% |
| Libya | $9K | 2.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 2.1% |
| Mali | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia specialty pigment imports (HS 3212.10): 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 3212.10: Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, stamping foils.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty pigment imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported specialty pigment worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty pigment to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($674 thousand), followed by Morocco (21%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.46 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $14.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty pigment to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export specialty pigment?
Yes. Tunisia exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Algeria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty pigment?
The HS code for specialty pigment is subheading 3212.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3212 page.
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