Greaseproof and parchment paper imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.4 million of greaseproof and parchment paper in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports greaseproof and parchment paper from
The largest suppliers were Italy (21%), Norway (17%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $921K | 21% |
| Norway | $738K | 17% |
| Germany | $716K | 16% |
| Spain | $489K | 11% |
| France | $384K | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $334K | 7.7% |
| Czech Republic | $273K | 6.3% |
| Indonesia | $144K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $120K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $112K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 4806
| 4806.20 | Greaseproof paper | 71% |
| 4806.10 | Vegetable parchment paper | 21% |
| 4806.30 | Tracing paper | 7.8% |
| 4806.40 | Glassine and glazed transparent paper | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 57% above the world average of $1.92. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia greaseproof and parchment paper imports (HS 4806): 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 4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of greaseproof and parchment paper imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply greaseproof and parchment paper to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($921 thousand), followed by Norway (17%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $1.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of greaseproof and parchment paper to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper?
The HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper is heading 4806. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4806.20 (71% of the value) and 4806.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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