Plaster articles imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.2 million of plaster articles in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 13.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports plaster articles from
The largest suppliers were Algeria (45%), Italy (17%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $2.3M | 45% |
| Italy | $865K | 17% |
| Germany | $762K | 15% |
| Turkey | $370K | 7.2% |
| United States | $255K | 4.9% |
| China | $198K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $178K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 2% |
| Spain | $48K | 0.9% |
| France | $41K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 76% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 23% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaster articles exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported plaster articles worth $1.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+506% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $675K | 65% |
| Mauritius | $170K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 7% |
| Senegal | $29K | 2.8% |
| Cameroon | $25K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $20K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 1.3% |
| Togo | $11K | 1% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plaster articles worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster articles to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plaster articles?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Mauritius and Mozambique. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (76% of the value) and 6809.19 (23%).
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