Aluminium ingots imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported aluminium ingots worth $44.7 million (18.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $69.9 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 | $44.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $69.9M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $49.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $40.8M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $52.8M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 3.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports aluminium ingots from
Most of the value came from Bahrain (37%), United Arab Emirates (34%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $16.5M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.2M | 34% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 15% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Oman | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3% |
| India | $575K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $383K | 0.9% |
| France | $180K | 0.4% |
| China | $68K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 88% |
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots exports from Tunisia
Exports of aluminium ingots by Tunisia reached $8.5 million 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 | 24% |
| China | $294K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $271K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $213K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $157K | 1.8% |
| 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 ingots imports (HS 7601): 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: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported aluminium ingots worth $44.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium ingots to Tunisia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (34%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.57 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 ingots to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $44.7 million in 2024, an increase of 453%. The peak was 2022 at $69.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export aluminium 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 $36.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (88% of the value) and 7601.10 (12%).
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