Facial tissues and paper towels imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.5 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 921 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 773 t |
Where Tunisia imports facial tissues and paper towels from
Algeria alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.2M | 71% |
| Italy | $617K | 14% |
| France | $378K | 8.5% |
| Spain | $158K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $78K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $49K | 1.1% |
| China | $15K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Facial tissues and paper towels exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported facial tissues and paper towels worth $1.6 million (652 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (38%), France (30%), Morocco (8%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+953% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $589K | 38% |
| France | $460K | 30% |
| Morocco | $132K | 8.5% |
| Comoros | $111K | 7.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $100K | 6.4% |
| Gabon | $59K | 3.8% |
| Cameroon | $41K | 2.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $29K | 1.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $19K | 1.2% |
| Mauritania | $8K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia facial tissues and paper towels imports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported facial tissues and paper towels worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply facial tissues and paper towels to Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (14%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of facial tissues and paper towels to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export facial tissues and paper towels?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, France and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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