Plastic bottle imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $120.7 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $120.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $130.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $118.2M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $107.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $102.7M | 29.5K t |
| 2019 | $109.3M | 30.3K t |
| 2018 | $95.9M | 28.6K t |
| 2017 | $101.7M | 30.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic bottle from
Most of the value came from France (22%), Turkey (14%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $26.6M | 22% |
| Turkey | $17.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $15.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.9M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $7.2M | 6% |
| Algeria | $4.7M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 3.8% |
| China | $4.3M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 35% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 16% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 15% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 14% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 8.7% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 8.4% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, 55% above the world average of $3.90. 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 bottle exports from Tunisia
Exports of plastic bottle by Tunisia reached $34.2 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (21%), France (21%), Algeria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.2M | 21% |
| France | $7.1M | 21% |
| Algeria | $2.9M | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 8% |
| Libya | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Senegal | $1.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4% |
| Turkey | $890K | 2.6% |
| Mali | $860K | 2.5% |
| Guinea | $766K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic bottle worth $120.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101.7 million in 2017 to $120.7 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $130.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Tunisia exported $34.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $86.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3923.10 (35% of the value) and 3923.50 (16%).
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