Excavator imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $60.9 million of excavator in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $88.5 million.
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 | $60.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $48.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $43.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $45.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $88.5M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $74.1M | 16.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports excavator from
Most of the value came from South Korea (27%), China (24%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $16.5M | 27% |
| China | $14.8M | 24% |
| Turkey | $11.7M | 19% |
| India | $6.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 4% |
| France | $659K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $557K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $443K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $381K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 43% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 35% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 15% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 3.2% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 1.9% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 1.6% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.78 per kg, 22% above the world average of $5.55. 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.
Excavator exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported excavator worth $40.4 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $29.2M | 72% |
| Libya | $10.2M | 25% |
| Benin | $620K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $191K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $105K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $80K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported excavator worth $60.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Tunisia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.78 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.1 million in 2017 to $60.9 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $88.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export excavator?
Yes. Tunisia exported $40.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Benin. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (43% of the value) and 8429.51 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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