Specialty coated paper imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $69.2 million of specialty coated paper in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $100.4 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 | $69.2M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $90.0M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $100.4M | 35.8K t |
| 2021 | $92.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2020 | $90.6M | 33.3K t |
| 2019 | $92.6M | 33.6K t |
| 2018 | $93.6M | 31.2K t |
| 2017 | $61.0M | 30.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports specialty coated paper from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (46%), Italy (11%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $32.0M | 46% |
| Italy | $7.9M | 11% |
| France | $5.2M | 7.5% |
| Hungary | $4.6M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| China | $988K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 41% |
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 39% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 12% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 4.1% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 2.6% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 2% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported specialty coated paper worth $12.3 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (43%), Egypt (14%), Libya (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported specialty coated paper worth $69.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Italy (11%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.0 million in 2017 to $69.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $100.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export specialty coated paper?
Yes. Tunisia exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Egypt and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $56.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4811.90 (41% of the value) and 4811.59 (38%).
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