Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.2 million of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (576 tonnes). That is 629% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.5 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 | $2.2M | 576 t |
| 2023 | $300K | 26 t |
| 2022 | $262K | 101 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 378 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 376 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 793 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 800 t |
| 2017 | $316K | 163 t |
Where Tunisia imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 97% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.9% |
| United States | $14K | 0.7% |
| France | $12K | 0.6% |
| Bolivia | $10K | 0.5% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.01. 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 steel seamless drill pipe exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $821 thousand (237 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $817K | 99% |
| Romania | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 576 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 629% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Sweden (1%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $316 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 593%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. Tunisia exported $821 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya and Romania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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