Electrical parts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $324.0 million of electrical parts in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $324.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $331.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $273.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $246.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $191.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $241.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $260.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $205.3M | 8.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports electrical parts from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), Germany (22%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $86.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $70.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $69.1M | 21% |
| China | $24.1M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $19.2M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $8.3M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $8.1M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $5.6M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 1.4% |
| India | $4.4M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 96% |
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.39 per kg, close to the world average of $24.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical parts exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $216.3 million of electrical parts in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (38%), France (35%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $81.5M | 38% |
| France | $75.0M | 35% |
| Germany | $14.9M | 6.9% |
| Morocco | $5.8M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 2.6% |
| China | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| United States | $3.7M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| India | $2.9M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia electrical parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported electrical parts worth $324.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($86.8 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.39 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $24.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical parts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205.3 million in 2017 to $324.0 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $331.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $259.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export electrical parts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $216.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $107.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (96% of the value) and 8538.10 (4%).
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