Electrical wire and cable exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported electrical wire and cable worth $3.42 billion (129.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.42B | 129.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.99B | 164.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.24B | 142.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.99B | 125.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.38B | 104.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.66B | 121.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.67B | 116.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.86B | 117.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports electrical wire and cable to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (40%), France (22%), Italy (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.37B | 40% |
| France | $754.5M | 22% |
| Italy | $344.9M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $183.6M | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $151.2M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $107.9M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $91.9M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $66.9M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $44.0M | 1.3% |
| United States | $41.7M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 69% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 20% |
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 6.5% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 1.9% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 1% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 0.9% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 0.3% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.36 per kg, 84% above the world average of $14.30. 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.
Electrical wire and cable imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $532.2 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (26.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), Italy (20%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $135.7M | 26% |
| Italy | $105.2M | 20% |
| France | $74.2M | 14% |
| China | $34.1M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $29.7M | 5.6% |
| Czech Republic | $21.8M | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $21.7M | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $16.5M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $13.1M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $11.5M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia electrical wire and cable exports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported electrical wire and cable worth $3.42 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 225 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy electrical wire and cable from Tunisia?
Germany was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($1.37 billion), followed by France (22%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 118 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.36 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $14.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of electrical wire and cable from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.86 billion in 2017 to $3.42 billion in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $3.99 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.90 billion a year.
Does Tunisia also import electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Tunisia imported $532.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.89 billion a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8544.30 (69% of the value) and 8544.42 (20%).
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