Unsaturated polyester resin imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated polyester resin by Tunisia reached $23.8 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 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 | $23.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 6.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports unsaturated polyester resin from
Most of the value came from France (42%), Italy (23%), Turkey (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.0M | 42% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 23% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 6% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5% |
| China | $855K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $542K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $292K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $233K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $217K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated polyester resin exports from Tunisia
Exports of unsaturated polyester resin by Tunisia reached $766 thousand in 2024 (275 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia unsaturated polyester resin imports (HS 3907.91): 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 3907.91: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester resin imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported unsaturated polyester resin worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated polyester resin to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated polyester resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated polyester resin to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export unsaturated polyester resin?
Yes. Tunisia exported $766 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Kenya and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester resin?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester resin is subheading 3907.91. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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