Electric motor exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $228.1 million of electric motor in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $187.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $232.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $257.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $207.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $212.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $214.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $179.2M | 11.2K t |
Where Tunisia exports electric motor to
The largest buyer markets were France (37%), Germany (22%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $83.7M | 37% |
| Germany | $50.7M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $20.7M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $12.3M | 5.4% |
| United States | $10.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $7.1M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $6.7M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.0M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 87% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 6.4% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 2.6% |
| 8501.51 | Three-phase AC motors up to 750w | 2.3% |
| 8501.20 | Universal AC/DC motors | 0.7% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 0.5% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 0.5% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.16 per kg, 43% above the world average of $13.41. 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.
Electric motor imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $60.0 million of electric motor in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (40%), Italy (22%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.0M | 40% |
| Italy | $13.5M | 23% |
| France | $4.6M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 3% |
| India | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| United States | $835K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia electric motor exports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported electric motor worth $228.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy electric motor from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($83.7 million), followed by Germany (22%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average export price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.16 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $13.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of electric motor from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $179.2 million in 2017 to $228.1 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $257.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $214.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import electric motor?
Yes. Tunisia imported $60.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $168.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8501.40 (86% of the value) and 8501.31 (6%).
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