Rubber compound imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber compound by Tunisia reached $11.4 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $11.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports rubber compound from
Italy alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.1M | 53% |
| France | $3.0M | 26% |
| Turkey | $915K | 8% |
| Spain | $591K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $576K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $45K | 0.4% |
| China | $37K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4005
| 4005.99 | Rubber compounds (other forms) | 56% |
| 4005.10 | Carbon black rubber compound | 28% |
| 4005.91 | Rubber compound sheets | 15% |
| 4005.20 | Rubber solutions and dispersions | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber compound exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported rubber compound worth $341 thousand (63 tonnes). Algeria alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $288K | 85% |
| Guinea | $20K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $10K | 3% |
| Austria | $10K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 2.3% |
| France | $5K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia rubber compound imports (HS 4005): 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 4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber compound imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported rubber compound worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber compound to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by France (26%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber compound to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export rubber compound?
Yes. Tunisia exported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Guinea and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber compound?
The HS code for rubber compound is heading 4005. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4005.99 (56% of the value) and 4005.10 (28%).
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