Polypropylene imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $73.4 million of polypropylene in 2024 (49.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $73.4M | 49.4K t |
| 2023 | $70.3M | 51.1K t |
| 2022 | $87.9M | 51.6K t |
| 2021 | $81.2M | 49.6K t |
| 2020 | $57.4M | 49.4K t |
| 2019 | $64.0M | 48.4K t |
| 2018 | $62.6M | 43.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 11.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports polypropylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $38.8M | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.0M | 11% |
| France | $6.5M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 4% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2% |
| Oman | $1.5M | 2% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $996K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 66% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 29% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 4.7% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polypropylene worth $73.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Tunisia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($38.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polypropylene to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $73.4 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. The peak was 2022 at $87.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export polypropylene?
Yes. Tunisia exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $73.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (66% of the value) and 3902.30 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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