Rubber sheet imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber sheet by Tunisia reached $8.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 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 | $8.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 964 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 950 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports rubber sheet from
Most of the value came from France (31%), Germany (22%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.7M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $745K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $714K | 8% |
| Spain | $624K | 7% |
| China | $517K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $288K | 3.2% |
| United States | $277K | 3.1% |
| India | $152K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 4008
| 4008.21 | Rubber sheets | 50% |
| 4008.29 | Rubber blocks (non-cellular) | 22% |
| 4008.19 | Cellular rubber (blocks) | 17% |
| 4008.11 | Cellular rubber sheets | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.10 per kg, 53% above the world average of $5.30. 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.
Rubber sheet exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $450 thousand of rubber sheet in 2024 (57 tonnes). Most of it went to France (36%), Morocco (26%), Algeria (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia rubber sheet imports (HS 4008): 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 4008: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheet imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported rubber sheet worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheet to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.10 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $5.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber sheet to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export rubber sheet?
Yes. Tunisia exported $450 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Morocco and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheet?
The HS code for rubber sheet is heading 4008. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4008.21 (50% of the value) and 4008.29 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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