Polystyrene resin imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene resin by Tunisia reached $9.3 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 4.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports polystyrene resin from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (37%), France (28%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 37% |
| France | $2.6M | 28% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 13% |
| Portugal | $722K | 7.7% |
| India | $497K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $219K | 2.4% |
| China | $137K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $106K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $91K | 1% |
| Germany | $86K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 polystyrene resin imports (HS 3903.19): 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 3903.19: Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene resin imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polystyrene resin worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene resin to Tunisia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by France (28%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene resin to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene resin?
The HS code for polystyrene resin is subheading 3903.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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