Plastic waste exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $30.2 million of plastic waste in 2024 (46.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $30.2M | 46.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 35.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 32.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 25.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 9.9K t |
Where Tunisia exports plastic waste to
Turkey alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $17.3M | 57% |
| France | $5.0M | 17% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $677K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $664K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $360K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $311K | 1% |
| Japan | $261K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3915
| 3915.90 | Plastic waste (other) | 92% |
| 3915.10 | Polyethylene scrap | 7.6% |
| 3915.20 | Polystyrene scrap | 0.4% |
| 3915.30 | Polyvinyl chloride scrap | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3915.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 55% above the world average of $0.42. 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 waste exports (HS 3915): 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 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported plastic waste worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste from Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by France (17%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $0.42 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 waste from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 424%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste?
The HS code for plastic waste is heading 3915. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3915.90 (92% of the value) and 3915.10 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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