Plastic sheet imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $112.8 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (31.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $112.8M | 31.4K t |
| 2023 | $112.1M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $127.2M | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $107.3M | 33.3K t |
| 2020 | $88.4M | 33.9K t |
| 2019 | $87.3M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $92.9M | 31.3K t |
| 2017 | $63.9M | 21.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic sheet from
Most of the value came from Turkey (17%), France (17%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $19.7M | 18% |
| France | $19.7M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 12% |
| Spain | $8.5M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 7.3% |
| China | $7.6M | 6.7% |
| United States | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 29% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 22% |
| 3920.30 | Polystyrene film and sheet | 11% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 8.5% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 6.8% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 5.7% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 4.1% |
| 3920.51 | Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, close to the world average of $3.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sheet exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported plastic sheet worth $60.7 million (30.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (43%), Algeria (18%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.4M | 44% |
| Algeria | $10.8M | 18% |
| France | $8.4M | 14% |
| Morocco | $6.1M | 10% |
| Libya | $5.6M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $874K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $658K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $481K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $378K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $323K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic sheet worth $112.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by France (17%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.9 million in 2017 to $112.8 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $127.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Tunisia exported $60.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Algeria and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $52.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (29% of the value) and 3920.20 (22%).
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