Gas cylinders exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported gas cylinders worth $9.3 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 747 t |
Where Tunisia exports gas cylinders to
One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $5.9M | 63% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 27% |
| Malta | $291K | 3.1% |
| Benin | $193K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $122K | 1.3% |
| Libya | $75K | 0.8% |
| Iraq | $39K | 0.4% |
| France | $30K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $21K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas cylinders imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported gas cylinders worth $2.5 million (549 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (42%), France (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.0M | 42% |
| France | $327K | 13% |
| Germany | $324K | 13% |
| Turkey | $315K | 13% |
| Ireland | $163K | 6.6% |
| China | $114K | 4.6% |
| United States | $91K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia gas cylinders exports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported gas cylinders worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy gas cylinders from Tunisia?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Malta (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gas cylinders from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 476%. The peak was 2021 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import gas cylinders?
Yes. Tunisia imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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