Engineering plastic imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $161.4 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (84.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $219.7 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 | $161.4M | 84.5K t |
| 2023 | $183.7M | 106.4K t |
| 2022 | $219.7M | 112.6K t |
| 2021 | $166.0M | 83.7K t |
| 2020 | $117.9M | 76.8K t |
| 2019 | $155.2M | 87.1K t |
| 2018 | $155.0M | 81.3K t |
| 2017 | $105.0M | 59.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports engineering plastic from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Italy (13%), France (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.8M | 37% |
| Italy | $21.6M | 13% |
| France | $17.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $11.1M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.5M | 5.9% |
| India | $6.3M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $5.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 2% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 28% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 15% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 14% |
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 13% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 12% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 8.8% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 5.5% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetal resin | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engineering plastic exports from Tunisia
Exports of engineering plastic by Tunisia reached $45.0 million in 2024 (30.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (26%), Algeria (24%), Spain (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.7M | 26% |
| Algeria | $10.6M | 24% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 17% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.9M | 6.4% |
| Mauritania | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Ghana | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Luxembourg | $688K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $653K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported engineering plastic worth $161.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($59.8 million), followed by Italy (13%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.0 million in 2017 to $161.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $219.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Tunisia exported $45.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Algeria and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $116.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3907.69 (28% of the value) and 3907.91 (15%).
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