Electrical machinery exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of electrical machinery by Tunisia reached $45.8 million in 2024 (798 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 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 | $45.8M | 798 t |
| 2023 | $56.7M | 874 t |
| 2022 | $45.7M | 768 t |
| 2021 | $54.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 707 t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 597 t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 477 t |
| 2017 | $28.3M | 640 t |
Where Tunisia exports electrical machinery to
Most of it went to France (45%), Italy (38%), United States (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $20.7M | 45% |
| Italy | $17.2M | 38% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $795K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $580K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $304K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $300K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $299K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $248K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 55% |
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 44% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.9% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 0% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.34 per kg, 23% below the world average of $74.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical machinery imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $25.0 million of electrical machinery in 2024 (497 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (36%), France (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 36% |
| France | $4.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $958K | 3.8% |
| Morocco | $875K | 3.5% |
| United States | $604K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $465K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia electrical machinery exports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported electrical machinery worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy electrical machinery from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Italy (38%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $57.34 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of electrical machinery from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.3 million in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $56.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import electrical machinery?
Yes. Tunisia imported $25.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8543.90 (55% of the value) and 8543.70 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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