Drill press imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drill press by Tunisia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (162 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.0 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 | $2.4M | 162 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 279 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 364 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 549 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 393 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 786 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 377 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 500 t |
Where Tunisia imports drill press from
Most of the value came from China (39%), France (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $963K | 39% |
| France | $438K | 18% |
| Italy | $245K | 10% |
| Turkey | $229K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $195K | 8% |
| Taiwan | $155K | 6.3% |
| Romania | $53K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $26K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8459
| 8459.29 | Manual drilling machines | 26% |
| 8459.31 | CNC boring-milling machines | 16% |
| 8459.61 | CNC milling machines | 13% |
| 8459.69 | Manual milling machines | 13% |
| 8459.59 | Manual knee-type milling machines | 7.8% |
| 8459.21 | CNC drilling machines | 5.9% |
| 8459.70 | Threading and tapping machines | 5% |
| 8459.10 | Universal drilling and boring machines | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8459.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.13 per kg, 51% above the world average of $10.01. 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.
Drill press exports from Tunisia
Exports of drill press by Tunisia reached $336 thousand in 2024 (17 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (40%), France (38%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $134K | 40% |
| France | $126K | 38% |
| Italy | $45K | 13% |
| Canada | $22K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia drill press imports (HS 8459): 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 8459: Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 8458.
Common questions
What is the value of drill press imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported drill press worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply drill press to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($963 thousand), followed by France (18%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of drill press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.13 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $10.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drill press to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export drill press?
Yes. Tunisia exported $336 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, France and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for drill press?
The HS code for drill press is heading 8459. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8459.29 (26% of the value) and 8459.31 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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