Aluminium alloy ingots imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium alloy ingots by Tunisia reached $39.1 million in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $39.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $45.7M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.8M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $44.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports aluminium alloy ingots from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (41%), United Arab Emirates (37%), Italy (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $16.0M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.5M | 37% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 17% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $383K | 1% |
| France | $131K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy ingots exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $8.5 million of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (34%), Indonesia (25%), Italy (23%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.9M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 25% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 23% |
| China | $294K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $271K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $213K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $157K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $150K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $128K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia aluminium alloy ingots imports (HS 7601.20): 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 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy ingots imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported aluminium alloy ingots worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy ingots to Tunisia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (37%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy ingots to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, an increase of 744%. The peak was 2022 at $48.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export aluminium alloy ingots?
Yes. Tunisia exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Indonesia and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
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