Boring machinery parts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring machinery parts by Tunisia reached $16.7 million in 2024 (716 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.6 million.
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 | $16.7M | 716 t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 843 t |
Where Tunisia imports boring machinery parts from
Most of the value came from China (32%), United States (31%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+847% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 32% |
| United States | $5.2M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $920K | 5.5% |
| India | $806K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $803K | 4.8% |
| Norway | $798K | 4.8% |
| France | $628K | 3.8% |
| Romania | $560K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $420K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $283K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.29 per kg, 82% above the world average of $12.81. 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.
Boring machinery parts exports from Tunisia
Exports of boring machinery parts by Tunisia reached $59.2 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $41.9M | 71% |
| Algeria | $10.6M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 6.2% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $538K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $464K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $145K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $84K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $55K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $52K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
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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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported boring machinery parts worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 716 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United States (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.29 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2019 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $59.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $16.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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