Natural rubber imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural rubber by Tunisia reached $5.1 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 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 | $5.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports natural rubber from
The largest suppliers were Cote d'Ivoire (48%), Ghana (37%), Vietnam (4%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.4M | 48% |
| Ghana | $1.9M | 37% |
| Vietnam | $182K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $172K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $106K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $99K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $97K | 1.9% |
| Romania | $38K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $31K | 0.6% |
| France | $22K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4001
| 4001.22 | Technically specified natural rubber | 91% |
| 4001.10 | Natural rubber latex | 7.3% |
| 4001.29 | Natural rubber (other forms) | 1.5% |
| 4001.21 | Smoked rubber sheets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia natural rubber imports (HS 4001): 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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported natural rubber worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rubber to Tunisia?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Ghana (37%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural rubber to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2021 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4001.22 (91% of the value) and 4001.10 (7%).
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