Polyethylene imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene by Tunisia reached $215.1 million in 2024 (162.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $215.1M | 162.2K t |
| 2023 | $204.8M | 152.6K t |
| 2022 | $256.5M | 162.7K t |
| 2021 | $221.3M | 150.1K t |
| 2020 | $162.5M | 155.8K t |
| 2019 | $185.1M | 157.0K t |
| 2018 | $214.1M | 159.4K t |
| 2017 | $49.7M | 32.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (44%), United States (15%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $94.4M | 44% |
| United States | $32.8M | 15% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 6.4% |
| Kuwait | $9.9M | 4.6% |
| Qatar | $8.8M | 4.1% |
| China | $8.7M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $8.7M | 4.1% |
| France | $5.8M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $3.6M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 44% |
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 43% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 5.1% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 4.6% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $1.1 million of polyethylene in 2024 (588 tonnes). Algeria alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $768K | 67% |
| Libya | $132K | 12% |
| Italy | $88K | 7.7% |
| New Zealand | $57K | 5% |
| France | $48K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $18K | 1.6% |
| Senegal | $10K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia polyethylene imports (HS 3901): 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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polyethylene worth $215.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Tunisia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($94.4 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.7 million in 2017 to $215.1 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. The peak was 2022 at $256.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $188.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export polyethylene?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $213.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3901.20 (44% of the value) and 3901.10 (43%).
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