Zinc products exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $5.6 million of zinc products in 2024 (500 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.9 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 | $5.6M | 500 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 712 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 874 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Tunisia exports zinc products to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.1M | 55% |
| France | $1.7M | 30% |
| Poland | $385K | 6.9% |
| Angola | $124K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $96K | 1.7% |
| United States | $84K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 1.2% |
| Libya | $16K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $14K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.25 per kg, 37% above the world average of $8.23. 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.
Zinc products imports to Tunisia
Imports of zinc products by Tunisia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (171 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 58% |
| China | $395K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 9% |
| France | $112K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $101K | 4.7% |
| United States | $50K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $7K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia zinc products exports (HS 7907): 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 7907: Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc products exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported zinc products worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc products from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by France (30%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.25 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc products from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import zinc products?
Yes. Tunisia imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc products?
The HS code for zinc products is heading 7907. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7907.00. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7907 page.
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