Newsprint imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of newsprint by Tunisia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.5 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 | $3.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 8.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports newsprint from
Most of the value came from Canada (30%), Norway (28%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.1M | 30% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 28% |
| Spain | $439K | 12% |
| Austria | $265K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $221K | 6% |
| Brazil | $206K | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $107K | 2.9% |
| France | $104K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $59K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
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 newsprint imports (HS 4801): 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 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of newsprint imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported newsprint worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply newsprint to Tunisia?
Canada was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Norway (28%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of newsprint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of newsprint to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for newsprint?
The HS code for newsprint is heading 4801. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4801.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4801 page.
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