Electric water heaters imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported electric water heaters worth $4.1 million (518 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.1M | 518 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 690 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 822 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 677 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 519 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 648 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 485 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 386 t |
Where Tunisia imports electric water heaters from
Most of the value came from Italy (34%), Egypt (29%), Czech Republic (15%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.87 per kg, close to the world average of $7.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric water heaters exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported electric water heaters worth $1.5 million (258 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (47%), Kenya (23%), Morocco (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia electric water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported electric water heaters worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and the Czech Republic (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric water heaters to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export electric water heaters?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Kenya and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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