Paper processing machinery (other) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported paper processing machinery (other) worth $2.3 million (137 tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | 137 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 320 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 284 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 165 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 105 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 139 t |
Where Tunisia imports paper processing machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.4M | 63% |
| China | $643K | 28% |
| Turkey | $75K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $47K | 2% |
| Sweden | $27K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $17K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.74 per kg, close to the world average of $16.53.
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 processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8441.80): 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 8441.80: Machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper processing machinery (other) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported paper processing machinery (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper processing machinery (other) to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (28%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of paper processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $16.53 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 processing machinery (other) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for paper processing machinery (other) is subheading 8441.80. 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 8441 page.
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