Plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) by Tunisia reached $12.7 million in 2024 (298 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.4 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 | $12.7M | 298 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 504 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 518 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 738 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 786 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 221 t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic and rubber molds (other types) from
Most of the value came from Italy (36%), China (28%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+862% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.5M | 36% |
| China | $3.5M | 28% |
| France | $2.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $945K | 7.5% |
| Poland | $382K | 3% |
| Portugal | $161K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $157K | 1.2% |
| United States | $156K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $149K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $119K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.48 per kg, 91% above the world average of $22.20. 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.
Plastic and rubber molds (other types) exports from Tunisia
Exports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) by Tunisia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (58 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $926K | 65% |
| France | $202K | 14% |
| Algeria | $92K | 6.5% |
| Romania | $85K | 6% |
| Portugal | $62K | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $11K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $10K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.79): 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 8480.79: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber molds (other types) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic and rubber molds (other types) worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (28%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.48 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $22.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2018 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
The HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types) is subheading 8480.79. 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 8480 page.
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