Mixed paper and cardboard waste imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mixed paper and cardboard waste by Tunisia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $2.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 24.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 34.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 4.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports mixed paper and cardboard waste from
The largest suppliers were Libya (34%), Turkey (33%), Algeria (30%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $928K | 34% |
| Turkey | $899K | 33% |
| Algeria | $836K | 30% |
| Spain | $72K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mixed paper and cardboard waste exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $330 thousand (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (36%), Singapore (28%), Turkey (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+697% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia mixed paper and cardboard waste imports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply mixed paper and cardboard waste to Tunisia?
Libya was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($928 thousand), followed by Turkey (33%) and Algeria (30%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mixed paper and cardboard waste to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export mixed paper and cardboard waste?
Yes. Tunisia exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Singapore and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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