Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe by Tunisia reached $5.0 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.0 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 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 57% |
| Italy | $799K | 16% |
| Ukraine | $721K | 15% |
| South Africa | $132K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $105K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $101K | 2% |
| Japan | $97K | 2% |
| Libya | $84K | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $34K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.62. 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 line pipe exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.0 million of carbon steel seamless line pipe in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.9M | 95% |
| Algeria | $139K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Ukraine (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.62 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 line pipe to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2019 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export carbon steel seamless line pipe?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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