Automotive lighting exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported automotive lighting worth $77.1 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $53.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $48.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $57.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Tunisia exports automotive lighting to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (45%), Germany (28%), Turkey (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 47% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 41% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 11% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 0.8% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.46 per kg, 76% above the world average of $25.79. 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.
Automotive lighting imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported automotive lighting worth $30.7 million (724 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (27%), China (24%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.4M | 28% |
| China | $7.4M | 24% |
| France | $4.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| India | $813K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $690K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $553K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia automotive lighting exports (HS 8512): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported automotive lighting worth $77.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy automotive lighting from Tunisia?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average export price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared export value was about $45.46 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $25.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of automotive lighting from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $77.1 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import automotive lighting?
Yes. Tunisia imported $30.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (47% of the value) and 8512.90 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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