Paper machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported paper machinery worth $6.8 million (707 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.6 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 | $6.8M | 707 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 515 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 964 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 162 t |
Where Tunisia imports paper machinery from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Italy (36%), France (5%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 44% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 36% |
| France | $325K | 4.8% |
| Finland | $313K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $198K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $165K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $121K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $73K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $33K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8439
| 8439.30 | Paper finishing machinery | 35% |
| 8439.99 | Paper and paperboard machinery parts | 34% |
| 8439.10 | Pulp making machinery | 13% |
| 8439.20 | Paper making machinery | 11% |
| 8439.91 | Pulp machinery parts | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8439.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.66 per kg, 39% below the world average of $15.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 machinery imports (HS 8439): 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: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported paper machinery worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 707 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machinery to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Italy (36%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $15.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2019 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machinery?
The HS code for paper machinery is heading 8439. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8439.30 (35% of the value) and 8439.99 (34%).
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