Waste paper imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.1 million of waste paper in 2024 (26.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.7 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 | $5.1M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 32.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 35.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 39.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 25.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 75.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 50.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 14.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports waste paper from
Most of the value came from Libya (49%), Algeria (22%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Libya grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.5M | 49% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $899K | 18% |
| Spain | $540K | 11% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.90 | Mixed paper and cardboard waste | 54% |
| 4707.10 | Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste | 37% |
| 4707.20 | Bleached paper waste | 8.3% |
| 4707.30 | Newspaper and magazine waste | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Waste paper exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported waste paper worth $658 thousand (4.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (43%), Spain (18%), Turkey (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia waste paper imports (HS 4707): 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 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported waste paper worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply waste paper to Tunisia?
Libya was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Algeria (22%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of waste paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of waste paper to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2019 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export waste paper?
Yes. Tunisia exported $658 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Spain and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
The HS code for waste paper is heading 4707. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4707.90 (54% of the value) and 4707.10 (37%).
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