Coated steel strips imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated steel strips by Tunisia reached $12.4 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $12.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports coated steel strips from
The largest suppliers were Italy (42%), Turkey (34%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.30 | Zinc-coated steel strip | 52% |
| 7212.20 | Zinc-plated steel strip | 26% |
| 7212.50 | Other coated steel strip | 8.9% |
| 7212.10 | Tin-coated steel strip | 8% |
| 7212.40 | Plastic-coated steel strip | 5% |
| 7212.60 | Clad steel strip | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia coated steel strips imports (HS 7212): 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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported coated steel strips worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.22 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 strips to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export coated steel strips?
Yes. Tunisia exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7212.30 (52% of the value) and 7212.20 (26%).
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