Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $21.6 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $21.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 19.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 24.7K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 22.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 54% |
| Turkey | $4.8M | 22% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 16% |
| Italy | $476K | 2.2% |
| France | $419K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $207K | 1% |
| Sweden | $168K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $111K | 0.5% |
| India | $106K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $61K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 64% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 15% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 14% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 3.2% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 1.6% |
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 1.2% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel bars and shapes exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $261 thousand (278 tonnes). France alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $261K | 100% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): 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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $26.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export alloy steel bars and shapes?
Yes. Tunisia exported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7228.30 (64% of the value) and 7228.70 (15%).
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