Centrifuges (other types) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifuges (other types) by Tunisia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.9 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 | 145 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 412 t |
Where Tunisia imports centrifuges (other types) from
Most of the value came from Germany (36%), China (23%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 36% |
| China | $694K | 23% |
| Italy | $384K | 13% |
| Spain | $316K | 10% |
| Turkey | $217K | 7.1% |
| France | $153K | 5% |
| Portugal | $131K | 4.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.9% |
| India | $14K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.13 per kg, 40% below the world average of $35.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Centrifuges (other types) exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported centrifuges (other types) worth $244 thousand (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 75% of the value.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia centrifuges (other types) imports (HS 8421.19): 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 8421.19: Centrifuges: n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers).
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuges (other types) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported centrifuges (other types) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuges (other types) to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (23%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuges (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.13 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $35.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuges (other types) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export centrifuges (other types)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Algeria and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuges (other types)?
The HS code for centrifuges (other types) is subheading 8421.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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