Polyurethane imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported polyurethane worth $39.7 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $39.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $45.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $35.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 11.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports polyurethane from
The largest suppliers were Italy (40%), Germany (18%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $15.7M | 40% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 18% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 10% |
| China | $2.1M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| France | $975K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $751K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 67% |
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 14% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 9.2% |
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 4.5% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 3% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 58% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Polyurethane exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.9 million of polyurethane in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia polyurethane imports (HS 3909): 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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polyurethane worth $39.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyurethane to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $39.7 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $45.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export polyurethane?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Mauritania and Mali. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $35.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3909.50 (67% of the value) and 3909.31 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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