Petroleum resin imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum resin by Tunisia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (681 tonnes). That is 68% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.8 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 | $3.8M | 681 t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 823 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 487 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 477 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 519 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 648 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 616 t |
Where Tunisia imports petroleum resin from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), Italy (24%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $955K | 25% |
| Italy | $918K | 24% |
| France | $680K | 18% |
| United States | $445K | 12% |
| China | $270K | 7.2% |
| Austria | $172K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $109K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $48K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $45K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3911
| 3911.90 | Polysulfones and polysulfides | 93% |
| 3911.10 | Petroleum resins | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 72% above the world average of $3.22. 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 petroleum resin imports (HS 3911): 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 3911: Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resin imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported petroleum resin worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 681 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resin to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by Italy (24%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $3.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum resin to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resin?
The HS code for petroleum resin is heading 3911. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3911.90 (93% of the value) and 3911.10 (7%).
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