Polyester solvent paint imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester solvent paint by Tunisia reached $9.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 823 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 585 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 598 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 834 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports polyester solvent paint from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.1M | 55% |
| France | $2.2M | 24% |
| Germany | $983K | 11% |
| Egypt | $252K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $168K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $132K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $128K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $30K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.91.
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 polyester solvent paint imports (HS 3208.10): 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 3208.10: Paints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester solvent paint imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polyester solvent paint worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester solvent paint to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by France (24%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester solvent paint to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester solvent paint?
The HS code for polyester solvent paint is subheading 3208.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
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