Coated steel sheets imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported coated steel sheets worth $82.8 million (75.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $125.0 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 | $82.8M | 75.1K t |
| 2023 | $86.8M | 81.7K t |
| 2022 | $125.0M | 94.9K t |
| 2021 | $97.8M | 76.2K t |
| 2020 | $66.1M | 77.0K t |
| 2019 | $78.6M | 87.9K t |
| 2018 | $97.4M | 111.7K t |
| 2017 | $81.4M | 104.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports coated steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 33% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 26% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 25% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 11% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 4.1% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 1.3% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 0.2% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $78.9 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (107.1 thousand tonnes). Italy alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $44.3M | 56% |
| Spain | $26.8M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 4% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $472K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $394K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $305K | 0.4% |
| France | $239K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $26K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported coated steel sheets worth $82.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($59.1 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.4 million in 2017 to $82.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $125.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Tunisia exported $78.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $82.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7210.49 (33% of the value) and 7210.12 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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