Cellulose derivatives (other) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose derivatives (other) by Tunisia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (417 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 417 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 303 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 228 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 399 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 355 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 132 t |
Where Tunisia imports cellulose derivatives (other) from
Most of the value came from China (18%), India (15%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $425K | 18% |
| India | $347K | 15% |
| Ireland | $247K | 11% |
| Germany | $236K | 10% |
| Spain | $199K | 8.5% |
| France | $194K | 8.3% |
| Japan | $192K | 8.2% |
| United States | $190K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $146K | 6.2% |
| Finland | $73K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.63 per kg, close to the world average of $5.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia cellulose derivatives (other) imports (HS 3912.90): 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 3912.90: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose derivatives (other) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cellulose derivatives (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose derivatives (other) to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($425 thousand), followed by India (15%) and Ireland (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $5.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose derivatives (other) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose derivatives (other)?
The HS code for cellulose derivatives (other) is subheading 3912.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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