Gearbox imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported gearbox worth $39.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 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 | $39.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $36.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 5.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from Italy (18%), Germany (17%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 17% |
| France | $5.6M | 14% |
| China | $5.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| United States | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $874K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $465K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 26% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 24% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 16% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 12% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 11% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 8.3% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.89 per kg, 46% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Gearbox exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported gearbox worth $18.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (41%), Italy (29%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.7M | 41% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 29% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $840K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $529K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $502K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $433K | 2.3% |
| Libya | $362K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $271K | 1.5% |
| Algeria | $223K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported gearbox worth $39.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Germany (17%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.89 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gearbox to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $39.2 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export gearbox?
Yes. Tunisia exported $18.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (26% of the value) and 8483.90 (24%).
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