Ferro-alloys imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported ferro-alloys worth $4.0 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports ferro-alloys from
The largest suppliers were Italy (37%), Egypt (17%), Zimbabwe (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.41 | High carbon ferro-chromium | 30% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 21% |
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 19% |
| 7202.29 | Low silicon ferro-silicon | 12% |
| 7202.49 | Low carbon ferro-chromium | 10% |
| 7202.99 | Other ferro-alloys | 2.6% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 2.4% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-alloys exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported ferro-alloys worth $220 thousand (2 tonnes). France alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $220K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported ferro-alloys worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Zimbabwe (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-alloys to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export ferro-alloys?
Yes. Tunisia exported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7202.41 (30% of the value) and 7202.21 (21%).
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