Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $11.5 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.1 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 | $11.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 28.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 14.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 63% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 11% |
| Spain | $654K | 5.7% |
| France | $294K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $72K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $58K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $53K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 45% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 40% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 5% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 2.9% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 2.6% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 2% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 1.7% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $5.1 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.6M | 71% |
| Algeria | $694K | 14% |
| Libya | $528K | 10% |
| Spain | $230K | 4.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $26K | 0.5% |
| France | $22K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $15K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Tunisia exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Algeria and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (45% of the value) and 7209.16 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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