Veneer sheets imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of veneer sheets by Tunisia reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 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 | $6.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports veneer sheets from
Most of the value came from Romania (18%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.2M | 18% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 17% |
| France | $992K | 14% |
| Spain | $959K | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $721K | 11% |
| Italy | $575K | 8.4% |
| Slovenia | $338K | 4.9% |
| Portugal | $297K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $204K | 3% |
| Gabon | $96K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4408
| 4408.90 | Veneer sheets (other) | 72% |
| 4408.39 | Tropical veneer sheets | 19% |
| 4408.10 | Softwood veneer sheets | 8% |
| 4408.31 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or… | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 300% above the world average of $0.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia veneer sheets imports (HS 4408): 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 4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of veneer sheets imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported veneer sheets worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply veneer sheets to Tunisia?
Romania was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (17%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 300% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of veneer sheets to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
The HS code for veneer sheets is heading 4408. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4408.90 (72% of the value) and 4408.39 (19%).
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