CNC horizontal lathes imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.6 million of cnc horizontal lathes in 2024 (145 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 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 | $2.6M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 185 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 163 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 219 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 108 t |
Where Tunisia imports cnc horizontal lathes from
Most of the value came from United States (42%), France (34%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 42% |
| France | $889K | 34% |
| Japan | $227K | 8.8% |
| China | $168K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $101K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $50K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $34K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.86 per kg, close to the world average of $17.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
CNC horizontal lathes exports from Tunisia
Exports of cnc horizontal lathes by Tunisia reached $447 thousand in 2024 (13 tonnes). France alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $447K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia cnc horizontal lathes imports (HS 8458.11): 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 8458.11: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc horizontal lathes imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cnc horizontal lathes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc horizontal lathes to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (34%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc horizontal lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc horizontal lathes to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export cnc horizontal lathes?
Yes. Tunisia exported $447 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc horizontal lathes?
The HS code for cnc horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.11. 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 8458 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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