Confectionery and chocolate machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $7.3 million (120 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 193% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $7.3M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 59 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $732K | 165 t |
Where Tunisia imports confectionery and chocolate machinery from
Germany alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.99 per kg, 54% above the world average of $39.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Confectionery and chocolate machinery exports from Tunisia
Exports of confectionery and chocolate machinery by Tunisia reached $1.7 million in 2024 (57 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia confectionery and chocolate machinery imports (HS 8438.20): 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 8438.20: Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate.
Common questions
What is the value of confectionery and chocolate machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 193% on 2023.
Which countries supply confectionery and chocolate machinery to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of confectionery and chocolate machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.99 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $39.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of confectionery and chocolate machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $732 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 896%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export confectionery and chocolate machinery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery?
The HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery is subheading 8438.20. 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 8438 page.
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