Excavation machinery exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $8.5 million of excavation machinery in 2024 (79 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.4 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 | $8.5M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 331 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 218 t |
| 2019 | $864K | 112 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 49 t |
Where Tunisia exports excavation machinery to
One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+874% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 90% |
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 9.1% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 0.7% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.95 per kg, 3936% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported excavation machinery worth $8.0 million (566 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (49%), Norway (16%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.9M | 49% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 16% |
| China | $778K | 9.8% |
| Finland | $649K | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $291K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $256K | 3.2% |
| France | $238K | 3% |
| Portugal | $134K | 1.7% |
| Togo | $95K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia excavation machinery exports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported excavation machinery worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy excavation machinery from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Algeria (9%) and Romania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 874% on the year.
What is the average export price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $106.95 per kg in 2024, 3936% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of excavation machinery from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 292%. The peak was 2023 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import excavation machinery?
Yes. Tunisia imported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Norway and China. That compares with exports of $8.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8430.49 (90% of the value) and 8430.41 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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