Plastic monofilament imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $8.4 million of plastic monofilament in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% 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 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 952 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 939 t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic monofilament from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (22%), Germany (20%), Slovakia (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 20% |
| Slovakia | $948K | 11% |
| Romania | $784K | 9.4% |
| Italy | $736K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $462K | 5.5% |
| United States | $400K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $331K | 4% |
| France | $313K | 3.7% |
| China | $235K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3916
| 3916.90 | Plastic monofilament (other) | 83% |
| 3916.20 | Polyvinyl chloride monofilament | 15% |
| 3916.10 | Polyethylene monofilament and rods | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.50 per kg, 98% above the world average of $3.79. 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 plastic monofilament imports (HS 3916): 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 3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic monofilament imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic monofilament worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic monofilament to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Slovakia (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.50 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $3.79 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 monofilament to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic monofilament?
The HS code for plastic monofilament is heading 3916. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3916.90 (82% of the value) and 3916.20 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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