Footwear manufacturing machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.8 million of footwear manufacturing machinery in 2024 (291 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 159 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.9 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 | $5.8M | 291 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 301 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 438 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 263 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 169 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 401 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 218 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 215 t |
Where Tunisia imports footwear manufacturing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.7M | 81% |
| China | $611K | 11% |
| Germany | $252K | 4.4% |
| France | $92K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $41K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $18K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $16K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.83 per kg, 92% above the world average of $10.35. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia footwear manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8453.20): 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 8453.20: Machinery: for making or repairing footwear, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear manufacturing machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported footwear manufacturing machinery worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 291 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear manufacturing machinery to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (11%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.83 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $10.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of footwear manufacturing machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery is subheading 8453.20. 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 8453 page.
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