Battery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported battery worth $15.7 million (712 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $15.7M | 712 t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 952 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 839 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 947 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 920 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 608 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 353 t |
Where Tunisia imports battery from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), France (22%), South Korea (17%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 25% |
| France | $3.5M | 22% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 17% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $670K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $548K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $503K | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $367K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $339K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $268K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 69% |
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 19% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 9.1% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 2.1% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.4% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0.3% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.00 per kg, 181% above the world average of $7.83. 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.
Battery exports from Tunisia
Exports of battery by Tunisia reached $831 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (34%), Germany (25%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $279K | 34% |
| Germany | $210K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 18% |
| Italy | $105K | 13% |
| Algeria | $44K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $18K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported battery worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 712 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by France (22%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.00 per kg in 2024, 181% above the world average of $7.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 469%. The peak was 2023 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export battery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $831 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8506.50 (69% of the value) and 8506.10 (19%).
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