Polyvinyl acetate resin exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $2.9 million of polyvinyl acetate resin in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports polyvinyl acetate resin to
Libya alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl acetate resin imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $522 thousand of polyvinyl acetate resin in 2024 (204 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $465K | 89% |
| Germany | $18K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $12K | 2.4% |
| France | $11K | 2.1% |
| United States | $9K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $7K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia polyvinyl acetate resin exports (HS 3905.19): 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 3905.19: Poly(vinyl acetate): (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl acetate resin exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported polyvinyl acetate resin worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 75 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl acetate resin from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Algeria (13%) and Senegal (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl acetate resin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyvinyl acetate resin from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import polyvinyl acetate resin?
Yes. Tunisia imported $522 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Belgium. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl acetate resin?
The HS code for polyvinyl acetate resin is subheading 3905.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 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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