Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.8 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.4 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 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), Germany (23%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $925K | 33% |
| Germany | $652K | 23% |
| United States | $339K | 12% |
| Finland | $292K | 10% |
| China | $261K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $210K | 7.5% |
| Sweden | $48K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $42K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.9% |
| France | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 31% above the world average of $2.10. 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-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports from Tunisia
Exports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) by Tunisia reached $800 thousand in 2024 (320 tonnes). Egypt alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $800K | 100% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($924 thousand), followed by Germany (23%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $2.10 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-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $800 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt and China. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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