Building hardware imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $17.5 million of building hardware in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 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 | $17.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports building hardware from
Most of the value came from Italy (38%), China (16%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.02 per kg, 33% above the world average of $7.55. 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.
Building hardware exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported building hardware worth $10.6 million (888 tonnes). Italy alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.4M | 70% |
| Libya | $942K | 8.9% |
| Algeria | $574K | 5.4% |
| Morocco | $503K | 4.8% |
| France | $387K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $224K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $117K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $61K | 0.6% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $60K | 0.6% |
| United States | $53K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported building hardware worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (16%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $7.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of building hardware to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export building hardware?
Yes. Tunisia exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Libya and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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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