Base metal costume jewelry imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.8 million of base metal costume jewelry in 2024 (79 tonnes). That is 9% 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 | $2.8M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 67 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 47 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 41 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 45 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 87 t |
Where Tunisia imports base metal costume jewelry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 54% |
| Italy | $462K | 17% |
| France | $366K | 13% |
| Germany | $172K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $76K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $51K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.9% |
| Syria | $9K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.47 per kg, 25% below the world average of $47.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Base metal costume jewelry exports from Tunisia
Exports of base metal costume jewelry by Tunisia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (13 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 85% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $78K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $54K | 2.8% |
| United States | $13K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported base metal costume jewelry worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (17%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.47 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export base metal costume jewelry?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $853 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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