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Chemicals shipped to Tunisia

Tunisia's chemical consumption reflects two strengths. In the south, the Gabès and Sfax phosphate complexes produce fertilisers and phosphoric acid and need inorganic and process chemicals in volume. Around Tunis and Sousse, pharmaceutical manufacturers make a large share of the medicines used locally and buy APIs and intermediates to do so. Textile finishing, automotive component plants near Bizerte, and olive oil and food processors round out demand for specialty chemicals, solvents and laboratory reagents. Zemixal ships from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Radès, Sfax, Bizerte or Gabès, usually in 20–30 days. Air freight to Tunis–Carthage takes about 4–6 days, which suits reference standards and urgent lab supplies. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS. Buyers can use the website compare tool to check grades and specifications before sending one enquiry through the quote panel.

Tunisia Logistics facts Documents

VapiNhava Sheva / MundraRadèssea 20–30 daysTunis–Carthage (TUN)air 4–6 days

Tunisia at a glance

Logistics facts for Tunisia
Capital	Tunis
Currency	Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages	Arabic, French
Discharge seaports	Radès, Sfax, Bizerte, Gabès
Arrival airports	Tunis–Carthage (TUN)
Sea transit from India	20–30 days port to port
Air transit	4–6 days
Chemical regulator	Ministry of Environment / ANPE
Pharma regulator	DPM (Direction de la Pharmacie et du Médicament), Ministry of Health

Transit timeline by sea

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
20–30 daysOcean transit to Radès
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: Ministry of Environment / ANPE.

Indicative door to door by sea: 27–47 days

By air the same journey usually takes 8–16 days from order to delivery.

Importing chemicals into Tunisia

Imports are processed through the TradeNet single window, and hazardous or controlled chemicals may need technical approval from the relevant ministry before customs releases them. APIs are supervised by the Direction de la Pharmacie et du Médicament at the Ministry of Health, and some pharmaceutical imports are channelled through the state Pharmacie Centrale, so check which route applies to your order. French documentation is standard. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules. There is no India–Tunisia trade agreement in force.

Main buying sectors

Phosphates & fertilisersPharmaceutical manufacturingTextilesAutomotive componentsOlive oil & food processing

Industrial hubs we deliver to

Gabès · Sfax · Tunis · Sousse · Bizerte

Document checklist

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
Technical import approval for regulated chemicals where applicable
Ministry of Health approval for APIs where applicable
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

The exact set depends on product, quantity and end use. We confirm it in writing with every quotation.

Why buyers in Tunisia order from Zemixal

Zemixal supplies Tunisia's phosphate complexes and pharmaceutical plants with French-ready documentation and routes into Radès, Sfax and Gabès.

By division

What we supply to Tunisia

Ordered by how often buyers in Tunisia ask for them.

Specialty Chemicals

Polymers, monomers, dyes, flavours, essential oils, water treatment and process chemicals for…

876 products

APIs

Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients across anti-infective, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic,…

385 products

Inorganics & Metals

Inorganic salts, rare earths, high-purity metals, nanomaterials, sputtering targets, optics an…

5,293 products

Lab Reagents

Reagent-grade salts, acids, indicators, titrants, standard solutions and synthesis reagents fo…

3,487 products

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Organic and heterocyclic building blocks, key starting materials and API process intermediates…

14,468 products

Solvents (HPLC & GC)

HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, anhydrous and bulk solvents in bottles to drums, packed for saf…

590 products

Biochemicals

Amino acids, buffers, carbohydrates, enzyme substrates, nucleotides, media, stains and natural…

2,841 products

Impurity Reference Standards

Pharmacopoeial impurities, nitrosamines, metabolites, labelled internal standards and API work…

20,060 products

Specialty Chemicals: a sample for Tunisia

Specialty Chemicals for Tunisia

Terpineol

CAS: 8006-39-1
Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
MW: 154.25 g/mol

ZX-018417

Terpinyl acetate

CAS: 80-26-2
Formula: C₁₂H₂₀O₂
MW: 196.29 g/mol

ZX-018418

Thymol, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 89-83-8
Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O
MW: 150.22 g/mol

ZX-018421

Valeric acid, 99%

CAS: 109-52-4
Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
MW: 102.13 g/mol

ZX-018424

Vetiverol acetate

CAS: 62563-80-8
Formula: C₁₇H₂₆O₂
MW: 262.4 g/mol

ZX-018425

Wintergreen oil

CAS: 90045-28-6
Formula: C₈H₈O₃
MW: 152.15 g/mol

ZX-018426

α-Ionone, ≥80%

CAS: 127-41-3
Formula: C₁₃H₂₀O
MW: 192.3 g/mol

ZX-018430

β-Ionone, 95%

CAS: 79-77-6
Formula: C₁₃H₂₀O
MW: 192.3 g/mol

ZX-018431

Questions

Shipping to Tunisia

Do pharmaceutical imports to Tunisia go through Pharmacie Centrale?

Some do, depending on the product and the importer. Confirm with your regulatory team whether your API order is placed directly or through the Pharmacie Centrale, and give us the correct consignee. We then prepare the invoice, COA and SDS to match.

Can solvents travel by air to Tunis?

Some flammable solvents can fly within IATA limits, often on cargo aircraft only, but HPLC and GC solvents in larger quantities are usually cheaper and simpler by sea to Radès. We check the UN number and packing group for each item and advise the right route.

Is there a minimum order for Tunisian buyers?

No single minimum applies. Lab reagents and reference standards can be ordered in catalogue pack sizes and sent by courier, while phosphate industry chemicals usually move in drums or bags by sea. The quotation suggests pack sizes and shipping mode for your quantity.

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