Car bodies (including cabs) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of car bodies (including cabs) by Tunisia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (194 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 171% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.4 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 | $3.1M | 194 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 636 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 568 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 629 t |
| 2018 | $279K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $3K | 1 t |
Where Tunisia imports car bodies (including cabs) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 98% |
| France | $42K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $32K | 1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.24 per kg, 83% above the world average of $8.88. 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.
Car bodies (including cabs) exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $2.0 million of car bodies (including cabs) in 2024 (56 tonnes). Morocco alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.0M | 99% |
| France | $13K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia car bodies (including cabs) imports (HS 8707.10): 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 8707.10: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of car bodies (including cabs) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported car bodies (including cabs) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply car bodies (including cabs) to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by France (1%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 810% on the year.
What is the average import price of car bodies (including cabs) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.24 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $8.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of car bodies (including cabs) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export car bodies (including cabs)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, France and Switzerland. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for car bodies (including cabs)?
The HS code for car bodies (including cabs) is subheading 8707.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8707 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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