Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $26.4 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% on 2023. 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 | $26.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 4.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $13.7M | 52% |
| China | $6.6M | 25% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 14% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $478K | 1.8% |
| France | $329K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $70K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.52 per kg, close to the world average of $4.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $24.8 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Tunisia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by China (25%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.52 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. Tunisia exported $24.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Spain. That compares with imports of $26.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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