Backed copper foil imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $7.2 million of backed copper foil in 2024 (799 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.5 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 | $7.2M | 799 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 937 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 976 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 811 t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports backed copper foil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 73% |
| Austria | $977K | 14% |
| Germany | $497K | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $412K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.4% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.05 per kg, 44% below the world average of $16.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 backed copper foil imports (HS 7410.21): 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 7410.21: Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper.
Common questions
What is the value of backed copper foil imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported backed copper foil worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 799 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed copper foil to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Austria (14%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed copper foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.05 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $16.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed copper foil to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed copper foil?
The HS code for backed copper foil is subheading 7410.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7410 page.
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