Food processing machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $37.7 million of food processing machinery in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 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 | $37.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $45.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $38.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $42.1M | 2.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), Germany (20%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 31% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 26% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 19% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 11% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 7% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 4.9% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.14 per kg, close to the world average of $26.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food processing machinery exports from Tunisia
Exports of food processing machinery by Tunisia reached $22.2 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported food processing machinery worth $37.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Germany (20%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.14 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.1 million in 2017 to $37.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $45.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export food processing machinery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $22.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Senegal and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8438.90 (31% of the value) and 8438.80 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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