Communication apparatus (other) exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $14.5 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (372 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.5M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 370 t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 356 t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 271 t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 215 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 275 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 338 t |
Where Tunisia exports communication apparatus (other) to
Italy alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.1M | 84% |
| France | $748K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $307K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $245K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $201K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $162K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $142K | 1% |
| United States | $98K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $95K | 0.7% |
| Algeria | $73K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.02 per kg, 66% below the world average of $114.21, 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.
Communication apparatus (other) imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $6.7 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (61 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (48%), United States (12%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 48% |
| United States | $777K | 12% |
| Italy | $513K | 7.6% |
| France | $478K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $434K | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $358K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $219K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $114K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia communication apparatus (other) exports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported communication apparatus (other) worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy communication apparatus (other) from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by France (5%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average export price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $39.02 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $114.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of communication apparatus (other) from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Tunisia imported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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