Synthetic dye imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported synthetic dye worth $16.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.4 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 | $16.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports synthetic dye from
Most of the value came from Italy (20%), India (14%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.3M | 20% |
| India | $2.3M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 9.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| France | $957K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $911K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $714K | 4.3% |
| Greece | $529K | 3.2% |
| China | $522K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Synthetic pigments | 24% |
| 3204.19 | Synthetic dyes (other) | 22% |
| 3204.16 | Reactive dyes | 18% |
| 3204.11 | Disperse dyes | 11% |
| 3204.20 | Fluorescent brightening agents | 6.6% |
| 3204.12 | Acid dyes and mordant dyes | 5.6% |
| 3204.15 | Vat dyes | 5.5% |
| 3204.14 | Direct dyes | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.58 per kg, close to the world average of $7.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic dye exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $1.1 million of synthetic dye in 2024 (143 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $572K | 51% |
| Algeria | $191K | 17% |
| Libya | $91K | 8.1% |
| Mauritania | $72K | 6.3% |
| Albania | $52K | 4.6% |
| Mali | $43K | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $38K | 3.4% |
| Senegal | $27K | 2.4% |
| France | $23K | 2% |
| Morocco | $17K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia synthetic dye imports (HS 3204): 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported synthetic dye worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (14%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic dye to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export synthetic dye?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Algeria and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (24% of the value) and 3204.19 (22%).
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