Paper finishing agent imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $3.2 million of paper finishing agent in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 58% 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 | $3.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 904 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 967 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 659 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 866 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 860 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 563 t |
Where Tunisia imports paper finishing agent from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 52% |
| Italy | $602K | 19% |
| Spain | $448K | 14% |
| Germany | $288K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $106K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $67K | 2.1% |
| China | $22K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 72% above the world average of $1.04. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia paper finishing agent imports (HS 3809.92): 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 3809.92: Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the paper industry (excluding those with a basis of amylaceous substances).
Common questions
What is the value of paper finishing agent imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported paper finishing agent worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper finishing agent to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper finishing agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper finishing agent to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper finishing agent?
The HS code for paper finishing agent is subheading 3809.92. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3809 page.
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