Unsupported catalysts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $6.2 million of unsupported catalysts in 2024 (715 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.2 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 | $6.2M | 715 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 659 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 423 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 465 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 627 t |
Where Tunisia imports unsupported catalysts from
United States alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $352K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $215K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $165K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $163K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $83K | 1.3% |
| China | $73K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $57K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $32K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, 75% above the world average of $4.94. 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 unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): 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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported unsupported catalysts worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 715 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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