Paper and paperboard machinery parts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.3 million of paper and paperboard machinery parts in 2024 (40 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.2 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 | $2.3M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 281 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 36 t |
Where Tunisia imports paper and paperboard machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 53% |
| China | $294K | 13% |
| Finland | $200K | 8.5% |
| Spain | $158K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $121K | 5.2% |
| France | $118K | 5% |
| Germany | $116K | 5% |
| Sweden | $41K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $27K | 1.1% |
| United States | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.88 per kg, 284% above the world average of $15.32. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia paper and paperboard machinery parts imports (HS 8439.99): 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 8439.99: Machinery: parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and paperboard machinery parts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported paper and paperboard machinery parts worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and paperboard machinery parts to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 667% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and paperboard machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.88 per kg in 2024, 284% above the world average of $15.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and paperboard machinery parts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts?
The HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts is subheading 8439.99. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8439 page.
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