Carbon and copy paper imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported carbon and copy paper worth $4.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.9 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 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 10.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports carbon and copy paper from
Spain alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.8M | 56% |
| Germany | $622K | 13% |
| France | $463K | 9.4% |
| Egypt | $453K | 9.2% |
| China | $177K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $124K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $112K | 2.3% |
| United States | $78K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $40K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Carbonless (self-copy) paper | 64% |
| 4809.90 | Carbon paper and transfer paper | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
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 carbon and copy paper imports (HS 4809): 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 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported carbon and copy paper worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon and copy paper to Tunisia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (13%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon and copy paper to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
The HS code for carbon and copy paper is heading 4809. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4809.20 (64% of the value) and 4809.90 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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