Alloy steel wire imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel wire by Tunisia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.4 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 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports alloy steel wire from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Turkey (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 41% |
| Turkey | $455K | 18% |
| Germany | $441K | 18% |
| France | $197K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $111K | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $101K | 4% |
| Belgium | $87K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $43K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $22K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7229
| 7229.90 | Alloy steel wire (other) | 59% |
| 7229.20 | Silico-manganese steel wire | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7229.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia alloy steel wire imports (HS 7229): 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 7229: Wire of other alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel wire imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported alloy steel wire worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel wire to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel wire to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel wire?
The HS code for alloy steel wire is heading 7229. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7229.90 (59% of the value) and 7229.20 (41%).
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