Drawing and measuring instruments imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.1 million of drawing and measuring instruments in 2024 (170 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 170 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 181 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 315 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 69 t |
Where Tunisia imports drawing and measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from China (37%), France (16%), Germany (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $771K | 37% |
| France | $338K | 16% |
| Germany | $238K | 12% |
| Japan | $192K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $160K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $111K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 3.2% |
| United States | $36K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $35K | 1.7% |
| India | $27K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.30 | Micrometers and callipers | 35% |
| 9017.80 | Measuring instruments (other) | 35% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing instruments | 14% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 9.2% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing instrument parts | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.22 per kg, close to the world average of $11.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Drawing and measuring instruments exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $1.5 million (134 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia drawing and measuring instruments imports (HS 9017): 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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($771 thousand), followed by France (16%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.22 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing and measuring instruments to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export drawing and measuring instruments?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, France and Slovakia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $569 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9017.30 (35% of the value) and 9017.80 (35%).
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