Water-based paint imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-based paint by Tunisia reached $9.8 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.3 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 | $9.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 3.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports water-based paint from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), France (22%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.3M | 23% |
| France | $2.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 14% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $773K | 7.9% |
| Greece | $207K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $168K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $161K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 57% |
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 44% above the world average of $3.08. 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.
Water-based paint exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $2.8 million of water-based paint in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (49%), Madagascar (9%), Senegal (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.4M | 49% |
| Madagascar | $252K | 9.1% |
| Senegal | $176K | 6.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $129K | 4.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $123K | 4.5% |
| Gabon | $112K | 4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $109K | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $105K | 3.8% |
| Mauritania | $86K | 3.1% |
| France | $63K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia water-based paint imports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported water-based paint worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (22%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $3.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-based paint to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export water-based paint?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Madagascar and Senegal. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3209.90 (57% of the value) and 3209.10 (43%).
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