Carbon brushes imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon brushes by Tunisia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (339 tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.2 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 | $5.5M | 339 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 769 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 47 t |
Where Tunisia imports carbon brushes from
Most of the value came from France (45%), China (16%), Italy (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 45% |
| China | $864K | 16% |
| Italy | $779K | 14% |
| Germany | $727K | 13% |
| Turkey | $143K | 2.6% |
| Romania | $81K | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $72K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $66K | 1.2% |
| United States | $50K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $49K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8545
| 8545.20 | Carbon brushes: with or without metal, used for electrical purposes | 75% |
| 8545.11 | Furnace carbon electrodes | 15% |
| 8545.90 | Electrical carbon articles | 5.5% |
| 8545.19 | Industrial carbon electrodes | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8545.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.13 per kg, 731% above the world average of $1.94. 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.
Carbon brushes exports from Tunisia
Exports of carbon brushes by Tunisia reached $811 thousand in 2024 (288 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $743K | 92% |
| Italy | $24K | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $18K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.3% |
| Libya | $2K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia carbon brushes imports (HS 8545): 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 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon brushes imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported carbon brushes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 339 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon brushes to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.13 per kg in 2024, 731% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon brushes to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2018 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export carbon brushes?
Yes. Tunisia exported $811 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon brushes?
The HS code for carbon brushes is heading 8545. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8545.20 (75% of the value) and 8545.11 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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