Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $51.4 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $51.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $54.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2022 | $61.1M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $52.1M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.9M | 19.8K t |
| 2019 | $47.8M | 22.0K t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 27.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
Most of the value came from Italy (45%), France (8%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+998% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 40% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 39% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 11% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 6.8% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 2.4% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 36% above the world average of $2.38. 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.
Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $45.8 million (14.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (26%), Italy (22%), Libya (21%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.7M | 26% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 23% |
| Libya | $9.5M | 21% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 19% |
| Algeria | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| China | $489K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $471K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $458K | 1% |
| United States | $362K | 0.8% |
| Mauritania | $331K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia paperboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819): 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 4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of paperboard boxes and cartons imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by France (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $2.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $61.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Tunisia exported $45.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Libya. That compares with imports of $51.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons is heading 4819. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (40% of the value) and 4819.20 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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