Engine alternators and generators exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of engine alternators and generators by Tunisia reached $5.8 million in 2024 (461 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.4 million.
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 | $5.8M | 461 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 561 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 514 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 916 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 740 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 953 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 562 t |
Where Tunisia exports engine alternators and generators to
Most of it went to France (35%), Poland (28%), United Kingdom (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 35% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 22% |
| Finland | $341K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $163K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $131K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $78K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $41K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $25K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.56 per kg, close to the world average of $15.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine alternators and generators imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported engine alternators and generators worth $3.9 million (217 tonnes). Most of the value came from Poland (49%), France (19%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.9M | 49% |
| France | $715K | 19% |
| China | $451K | 12% |
| Italy | $258K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $83K | 2.2% |
| United States | $78K | 2% |
| Romania | $69K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $57K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $44K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia engine alternators and generators exports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported engine alternators and generators worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 461 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy engine alternators and generators from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Poland (28%) and the United Kingdom (22%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.56 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $15.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of engine alternators and generators from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import engine alternators and generators?
Yes. Tunisia imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, France and China. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. 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 8511 page.
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