High-density polyethylene imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $95.3 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (76.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $95.3M | 76.8K t |
| 2023 | $88.6M | 66.9K t |
| 2022 | $104.7M | 67.8K t |
| 2021 | $94.4M | 64.8K t |
| 2020 | $77.2M | 73.2K t |
| 2019 | $88.6M | 70.9K t |
| 2018 | $95.6M | 67.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 10.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports high-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (45%), United States (13%), Kuwait (10%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $42.9M | 45% |
| United States | $12.1M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $9.1M | 9.6% |
| Portugal | $7.6M | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| China | $1.9M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported high-density polyethylene worth $95.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Tunisia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($42.9 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Kuwait (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $95.3 million in 2024, an increase of 446%. The peak was 2022 at $104.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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