Crane imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by Tunisia reached $8.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.4 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 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 3.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports crane from
The largest suppliers were Germany (47%), Italy (25%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+921% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 47% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 25% |
| China | $869K | 11% |
| France | $494K | 6% |
| Turkey | $322K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $222K | 2.7% |
| United States | $135K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $111K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $61K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $45K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 38% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 25% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 9.3% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 9% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 8% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 5.3% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 4.3% |
| 8426.30 | Portal and jib cranes | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.20 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crane exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported crane worth $4.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (49%), Libya (30%), Algeria (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported crane worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (25%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 921% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.20 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export crane?
Yes. Tunisia exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Libya and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8426.12 (38% of the value) and 8426.41 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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