Urea-formaldehyde resins exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of urea-formaldehyde resins by Tunisia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.8K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 116% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Urea-formaldehyde resins imports to Tunisia
Imports of urea-formaldehyde resins by Tunisia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Italy alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $998K | 55% |
| Turkey | $195K | 11% |
| Egypt | $176K | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $153K | 8.5% |
| France | $128K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $82K | 4.5% |
| China | $53K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia urea-formaldehyde resins exports (HS 3909.10): 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 3909.10: Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of urea-formaldehyde resins exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported urea-formaldehyde resins worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy urea-formaldehyde resins from Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Mauritania (33%) and Mali (13%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of urea-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of urea-formaldehyde resins from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2018 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 7 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import urea-formaldehyde resins?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Turkey and Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $504 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for urea-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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