Bearing imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported bearing worth $19.0 million (883 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $19.0M | 883 t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 629 t |
Where Tunisia imports bearing from
Most of the value came from France (21%), China (20%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.0M | 21% |
| China | $3.8M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $934K | 4.9% |
| United States | $870K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $812K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $680K | 3.6% |
| Romania | $379K | 2% |
| India | $371K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8482
| 8482.10 | Deep groove ball bearings | 47% |
| 8482.30 | Spherical roller bearings | 12% |
| 8482.20 | Tapered roller bearings | 9.1% |
| 8482.80 | Combined ball and roller bearings | 8.4% |
| 8482.91 | Bearing balls and rollers | 7.9% |
| 8482.40 | Needle roller bearings | 5.8% |
| 8482.99 | Bearing races and cages | 5.6% |
| 8482.50 | Cylindrical roller bearings | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8482.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.57 per kg, 72% above the world average of $12.56. 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.
Bearing exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported bearing worth $586 thousand (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (33%), Libya (19%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia bearing imports (HS 8482): 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 8482: Ball or roller bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of bearing imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported bearing worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 883 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply bearing to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of bearing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.57 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bearing to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export bearing?
Yes. Tunisia exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bearing?
The HS code for bearing is heading 8482. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8482.10 (47% of the value) and 8482.30 (12%).
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