Synthetic lubricant additive imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.2 million of synthetic lubricant additive in 2024 (411 tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $2.2M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 706 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 658 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 497 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 760 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 952 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 805 t |
| 2017 | $330K | 48 t |
Where Tunisia imports synthetic lubricant additive from
Italy alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 5.6% |
| France | $106K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $48K | 2.2% |
| China | $43K | 2% |
| Spain | $21K | 1% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 22% above the world average of $4.34. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia synthetic lubricant additive imports (HS 3811.29): 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 3811.29: Lubricating oil additives: not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic lubricant additive imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported synthetic lubricant additive worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic lubricant additive to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (6%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic lubricant additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $4.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic lubricant additive to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $330 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 560%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic lubricant additive?
The HS code for synthetic lubricant additive is subheading 3811.29. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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