Zinc alloy ingots imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc alloy ingots by Tunisia reached $13.9 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $13.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 982 t |
Where Tunisia imports zinc alloy ingots from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.7M | 56% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 16% |
| France | $1.9M | 14% |
| Peru | $1.2M | 9% |
| Netherlands | $663K | 4.8% |
| China | $68K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, close to the world average of $3.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc alloy ingots exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $537 thousand of zinc alloy ingots in 2024 (185 tonnes). Belgium alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $337K | 63% |
| France | $191K | 36% |
| China | $9K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia zinc alloy ingots imports (HS 7901.20): 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 7901.20: Zinc: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc alloy ingots imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported zinc alloy ingots worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc alloy ingots to Tunisia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Italy (16%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc alloy ingots to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export zinc alloy ingots?
Yes. Tunisia exported $537 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and China. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is subheading 7901.20. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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