Automatic industrial sewing machines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic industrial sewing machines by Tunisia reached $6.4 million in 2024 (190 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. 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 | $6.4M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 170 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 88 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 103 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 84 t |
Where Tunisia imports automatic industrial sewing machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Italy (18%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.73 per kg, 199% above the world average of $11.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic industrial sewing machines exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $245 thousand of automatic industrial sewing machines in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $127K | 52% |
| Italy | $71K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 11% |
| Germany | $22K | 9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia automatic industrial sewing machines imports (HS 8452.21): 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 8452.21: Sewing machines: (not household type), automatic units.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic industrial sewing machines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported automatic industrial sewing machines worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic industrial sewing machines to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Japan (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic industrial sewing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.73 per kg in 2024, 199% above the world average of $11.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic industrial sewing machines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export automatic industrial sewing machines?
Yes. Tunisia exported $245 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines?
The HS code for automatic industrial sewing machines is subheading 8452.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8452 page.
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