Vinyl polymer exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of vinyl polymer by Tunisia reached $11.9 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.1 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 | $11.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 4.8K t |
Where Tunisia exports vinyl polymer to
Most of it went to Algeria (41%), Libya (32%), Mauritania (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) | 62% |
| 3905.19 | Polyvinyl acetate resin | 24% |
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion | 8.1% |
| 3905.12 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion | 3.2% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl polymer copolymers (other) | 1.6% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl polymers (other) | 0.4% |
| 3905.30 | Polyvinyl alcohol | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.77, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vinyl polymer imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $9.7 million of vinyl polymer in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), China (17%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 19% |
| China | $1.6M | 17% |
| United States | $1.1M | 11% |
| France | $1.0M | 11% |
| Egypt | $927K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $799K | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $549K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $534K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $412K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $400K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia vinyl polymer exports (HS 3905): 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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported vinyl polymer worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 126 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy vinyl polymer from Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Libya (32%) and Mauritania (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average export price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vinyl polymer from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import vinyl polymer?
Yes. Tunisia imported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3905.29 (62% of the value) and 3905.19 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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