Polyethylene terephthalate film imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $7.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% 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 | $7.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 569 t |
Where Tunisia imports polyethylene terephthalate film from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.2M | 55% |
| India | $914K | 12% |
| Germany | $596K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $465K | 6% |
| France | $364K | 4.7% |
| Austria | $302K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $143K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $131K | 1.7% |
| China | $130K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $105K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate film exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $7.2 million of polyethylene terephthalate film in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $4.4M | 62% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $350K | 4.9% |
| Libya | $272K | 3.8% |
| Cameroon | $158K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $52K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia polyethylene terephthalate film imports (HS 3920.62): 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 3920.62: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate film imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate film to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.01 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 terephthalate film to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export polyethylene terephthalate film?
Yes. Tunisia exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $7.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film is subheading 3920.62. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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