Printed books imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported printed books worth $7.8 million (576 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.3 million.
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 | $7.8M | 577 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 950 t |
Where Tunisia imports printed books from
The largest suppliers were France (35%), United Kingdom (27%), Lebanon (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.8M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 27% |
| Lebanon | $1.6M | 21% |
| China | $314K | 4% |
| Germany | $163K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $148K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $119K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $99K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $80K | 1% |
| Morocco | $60K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 90% |
| 4901.10 | Printed single sheets and leaflets | 7.8% |
| 4901.91 | Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.59 per kg, 45% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
Printed books exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported printed books worth $1.2 million (129 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (25%), France (14%), Slovakia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $285K | 25% |
| France | $167K | 15% |
| Slovakia | $96K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $75K | 6.5% |
| United States | $70K | 6.1% |
| Canada | $56K | 4.9% |
| Libya | $55K | 4.8% |
| Togo | $46K | 4% |
| Egypt | $42K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia printed books imports (HS 4901): 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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported printed books worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 576 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (27%) and Lebanon (21%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.59 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $9.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed books to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export printed books?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, France and Slovakia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (90% of the value) and 4901.10 (8%).
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