Kraft wood pulp imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $105.0 million of kraft wood pulp in 2024 (129.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $105.0M | 129.8K t |
| 2023 | $76.4M | 116.1K t |
| 2022 | $114.9M | 128.6K t |
| 2021 | $103.7M | 146.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.0M | 93.4K t |
| 2019 | $69.2M | 112.8K t |
| 2018 | $80.3M | 108.4K t |
| 2017 | $46.2M | 80.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports kraft wood pulp from
The largest suppliers were Spain (36%), Portugal (22%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $38.3M | 37% |
| Portugal | $23.0M | 22% |
| United States | $16.3M | 16% |
| Finland | $13.6M | 13% |
| Sweden | $6.9M | 6.5% |
| Russia | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| Estonia | $557K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $427K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4703
| 4703.21 | Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) | 69% |
| 4703.29 | Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) | 24% |
| 4703.11 | Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Kraft wood pulp exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported kraft wood pulp worth $992 thousand (754 tonnes). Italy alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $992K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia kraft wood pulp imports (HS 4703): 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 4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft wood pulp imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported kraft wood pulp worth $105.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft wood pulp to Tunisia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($38.3 million), followed by Portugal (22%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft wood pulp to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.2 million in 2017 to $105.0 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2022 at $114.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export kraft wood pulp?
Yes. Tunisia exported $992 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $104.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft wood pulp?
The HS code for kraft wood pulp is heading 4703. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4703.21 (69% of the value) and 4703.29 (24%).
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