Zinc ore exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported zinc ore worth $4.5 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 267% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1K | - |
Where Tunisia exports zinc ore to
Spain alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.3M | 51% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 37% |
| France | $531K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
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 zinc ore exports (HS 2608): 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 2608: Zinc ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ore exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported zinc ore worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc ore from Tunisia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Switzerland (37%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of zinc ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of zinc ore from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ore?
The HS code for zinc ore is heading 2608. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2608.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2608 page.
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