Diesel engine imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $40.4 million of diesel engine in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $40.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 6.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports diesel engine from
Most of the value came from France (23%), China (20%), Thailand (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.1M | 23% |
| China | $8.1M | 20% |
| Thailand | $6.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 6.7% |
| United States | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $839K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 74% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 18% |
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.34 per kg, close to the world average of $15.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported diesel engine worth $8.0 million (462 tonnes). Most of it went to France (40%), United Kingdom (25%), Austria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.2M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 25% |
| Austria | $790K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $694K | 8.7% |
| Algeria | $473K | 5.9% |
| Ireland | $281K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $217K | 2.7% |
| Libya | $215K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $22K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported diesel engine worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by China (20%) and Thailand (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.34 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel engine to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export diesel engine?
Yes. Tunisia exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Austria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8408.20 (74% of the value) and 8408.10 (18%).
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