Polystyrene imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene by Tunisia reached $28.4 million in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 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 | $28.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.7M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 12.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports polystyrene from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (21%), France (15%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 21% |
| France | $4.4M | 15% |
| China | $2.4M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| Malta | $1.4M | 5% |
| India | $1.4M | 4.9% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 33% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 32% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 21% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 8.7% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polystyrene exports from Tunisia
Exports of polystyrene by Tunisia reached $17.9 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (49%), Uganda (16%), Morocco (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polystyrene worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Tunisia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by France (15%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polystyrene to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export polystyrene?
Yes. Tunisia exported $17.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Uganda and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (33% of the value) and 3903.30 (32%).
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