Corrugated cardboard imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.7 million of corrugated cardboard in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports corrugated cardboard from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (27%), France (23%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4808
| 4808.90 | Specialty embossed paper and cardboard | 74% |
| 4808.10 | Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 16% |
| 4808.40 | Creped kraft paper | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 116% above the world average of $1.23. 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.
Corrugated cardboard exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported corrugated cardboard worth $1.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.4M | 80% |
| Libya | $252K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.7% |
| France | $14K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia corrugated cardboard imports (HS 4808): 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 4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported corrugated cardboard worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard to Tunisia?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (23%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export corrugated cardboard?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and the United Kingdom. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard is heading 4808. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4808.90 (73% of the value) and 4808.10 (16%).
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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