Eyeglasses imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of eyeglasses by Tunisia reached $9.9 million in 2024 (45 tonnes). Value rose 4% 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 | $9.9M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 91 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 95 t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 108 t |
Where Tunisia imports eyeglasses from
The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), China (38%), France (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.3M | 43% |
| China | $3.8M | 38% |
| France | $306K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $247K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $219K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $162K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $155K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $140K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $74K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses | 90% |
| 9004.90 | Eyeglasses and goggles | 9.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $220.05 per kg, 241% above the world average of $64.59. 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.
Eyeglasses exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported eyeglasses worth $1.3 million (26 tonnes). Most of it went to Austria (28%), United States (19%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $363K | 28% |
| United States | $247K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $206K | 16% |
| India | $107K | 8.3% |
| France | $71K | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $62K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $40K | 3.1% |
| Libya | $40K | 3.1% |
| Mauritania | $29K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $23K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia eyeglasses imports (HS 9004): 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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported eyeglasses worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by China (38%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $220.05 per kg in 2024, 241% above the world average of $64.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of eyeglasses to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export eyeglasses?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9004.10 (90% of the value) and 9004.90 (10%).
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