Front-end loaders imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported front-end loaders worth $21.5 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.4 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 | $21.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 5.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports front-end loaders from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (28%), China (25%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.0M | 28% |
| China | $5.4M | 25% |
| India | $3.7M | 17% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $358K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $279K | 1.3% |
| United States | $230K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $109K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, 23% above the world average of $6.70. 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 front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported front-end loaders worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (25%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $6.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $36.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export front-end loaders?
Yes. Tunisia exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Benin. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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.
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