Paper envelopes and stationery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported paper envelopes and stationery worth $2.5 million (614 tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.5M | 614 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 567 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 721 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 976 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 748 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 775 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 873 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 570 t |
Where Tunisia imports paper envelopes and stationery from
Italy alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4817
| 4817.10 | Paper envelopes | 62% |
| 4817.30 | Stationery sets and writing compendiums | 35% |
| 4817.20 | Postcards and letter cards | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4817.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 28% above the world average of $3.17. 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.
Paper envelopes and stationery exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported paper envelopes and stationery worth $517 thousand (139 tonnes). Libya alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $279K | 54% |
| Sweden | $129K | 25% |
| United States | $59K | 11% |
| Belgium | $39K | 7.5% |
| France | $9K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.5% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia paper envelopes and stationery imports (HS 4817): 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 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery.
Common questions
What is the value of paper envelopes and stationery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported paper envelopes and stationery worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 614 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper envelopes and stationery to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (23%) and Algeria (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper envelopes and stationery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $3.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper envelopes and stationery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export paper envelopes and stationery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $517 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Sweden and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper envelopes and stationery?
The HS code for paper envelopes and stationery is heading 4817. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4817.10 (62% of the value) and 4817.30 (35%).
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