Alloy steel strips imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported alloy steel strips worth $9.0 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.1 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 | $9.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports alloy steel strips from
Italy alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.0M | 78% |
| China | $1.2M | 13% |
| France | $302K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $249K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $77K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $59K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $23K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7226
| 7226.19 | Non-grain-oriented electrical strip | 81% |
| 7226.11 | Grain-oriented electrical strip | 15% |
| 7226.92 | Cold-rolled alloy steel strip | 1.7% |
| 7226.99 | Alloy steel strip (other) | 1.5% |
| 7226.91 | Hot-rolled alloy steel strip | 1.3% |
| 7226.20 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of high speed steel | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7226.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.00, 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.
Alloy steel strips exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $1.5 million of alloy steel strips in 2024 (873 tonnes). Algeria alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.1M | 74% |
| Mauritania | $397K | 26% |
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The shipment records behind Tunisia alloy steel strips imports (HS 7226): 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 7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel strips imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported alloy steel strips worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel strips to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (13%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.00 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 strips to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2021 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export alloy steel strips?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria and Mauritania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel strips?
The HS code for alloy steel strips is heading 7226. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7226.19 (81% of the value) and 7226.11 (15%).
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