Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $15.9 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $15.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 3.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Russia (24%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 46% |
| Russia | $3.8M | 24% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 8.4% |
| India | $697K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $506K | 3.2% |
| France | $393K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $318K | 2% |
| United States | $301K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $261K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $225K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.12 | Acrylic acid esters | 63% |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 9.3% |
| 2916.14 | Methacrylic acid esters | 6% |
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 5.1% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 5.1% |
| 2916.11 | Acrylic acid | 4.7% |
| 2916.20 | Cyclic monocarboxylic acids | 3.5% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
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 unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Russia (24%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2021 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2916.12 (63% of the value) and 2916.31 (9%).
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