Plastic spectacle lenses exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic spectacle lenses by Tunisia reached $6.1 million in 2024 (26 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.1M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 5 t |
Where Tunisia exports plastic spectacle lenses to
Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (22%), Senegal (14%), Algeria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.4M | 22% |
| Senegal | $878K | 14% |
| Algeria | $707K | 12% |
| Cameroon | $640K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $615K | 10% |
| Republic of the Congo | $532K | 8.7% |
| Benin | $395K | 6.5% |
| Libya | $327K | 5.3% |
| Mauritania | $269K | 4.4% |
| Guinea | $181K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $238.75 per kg, 142% above the world average of $98.68. 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 spectacle lenses imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported plastic spectacle lenses worth $5.8 million (25 tonnes). China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 56% |
| France | $1.3M | 23% |
| Ireland | $318K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $259K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $226K | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $147K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $81K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $48K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $29K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic spectacle lenses exports (HS 9001.50): 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 9001.50: Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spectacle lenses exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported plastic spectacle lenses worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic spectacle lenses from Tunisia?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Senegal (14%) and Algeria (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic spectacle lenses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $238.75 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $98.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic spectacle lenses from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 483%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import plastic spectacle lenses?
Yes. Tunisia imported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Ireland. That compares with exports of $6.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle lenses?
The HS code for plastic spectacle lenses is subheading 9001.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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