PVC imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported pvc worth $79.5 million (62.8 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 | $79.5M | 62.8K t |
| 2023 | $77.3M | 60.4K t |
| 2022 | $94.9M | 56.1K t |
| 2021 | $85.3M | 50.2K t |
| 2020 | $52.5M | 47.0K t |
| 2019 | $54.1M | 50.0K t |
| 2018 | $58.3M | 58.3K t |
| 2017 | $48.4M | 48.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports pvc from
The largest suppliers were United States (41%), Spain (16%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $33.0M | 42% |
| Spain | $12.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 9.6% |
| France | $5.8M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| China | $2.3M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 54% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 37% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 2.4% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 2.2% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 1.6% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 1.1% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0.9% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
PVC exports from Tunisia
Exports of pvc by Tunisia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (697 tonnes). Algeria alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported pvc worth $79.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($33.0 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pvc to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.4 million in 2017 to $79.5 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $94.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export pvc?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, India and Mauritania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $78.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (54% of the value) and 3904.22 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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