Backed aluminium foil imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported backed aluminium foil worth $5.4 million (776 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.1 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 | $5.4M | 776 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 953 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 874 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 891 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 899 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports backed aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from Italy (31%), Turkey (17%), China (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 31% |
| Turkey | $927K | 17% |
| China | $779K | 15% |
| Spain | $586K | 11% |
| India | $400K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $310K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $290K | 5.4% |
| France | $239K | 4.4% |
| Greece | $63K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.93 per kg, 28% above the world average of $5.43. 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.
Backed aluminium foil exports from Tunisia
Exports of backed aluminium foil by Tunisia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (526 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 78% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported backed aluminium foil worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 776 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $5.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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