Paint imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported paint worth $2.1 million (279 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.1M | 279 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 375 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 229 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 211 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $652K | 111 t |
Where Tunisia imports paint from
Most of the value came from Italy (27%), Germany (25%), France (20%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $560K | 27% |
| Germany | $525K | 26% |
| France | $408K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $265K | 13% |
| Greece | $77K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $61K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $42K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 52% above the world average of $4.85. 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.
Paint exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported paint worth $976 thousand (175 tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (40%), Libya (29%), Mauritania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia paint imports (HS 3210): 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 3210: Paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), excluding those of heading no. 3209, prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather.
Common questions
What is the value of paint imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported paint worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 279 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($560 thousand), followed by Germany (25%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $4.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paint to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $652 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export paint?
Yes. Tunisia exported $976 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Libya and Mauritania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint?
The HS code for paint is heading 3210. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3210.00. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3210 page.
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