Grinding machine imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.1 million of grinding machine in 2024 (125 tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.9 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 | $2.1M | 125 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 190 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 251 t |
| 2017 | $997K | 75 t |
Where Tunisia imports grinding machine from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (29%), Italy (26%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8460
| 8460.23 | CNC cylindrical grinders | 28% |
| 8460.29 | Manual precision grinders | 21% |
| 8460.90 | Metal finishing machines (other types) | 15% |
| 8460.12 | CNC surface grinders | 12% |
| 8460.40 | Honing and lapping machines | 9.9% |
| 8460.19 | Manual surface grinders | 7.5% |
| 8460.39 | Manual tool sharpeners | 4.1% |
| 8460.22 | CNC centreless grinders | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8460.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.53 per kg, 22% below the world average of $21.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia grinding machine imports (HS 8460): 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 8460: Machine-tools; for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding machine imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported grinding machine worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding machine to Tunisia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($608 thousand), followed by Italy (26%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.53 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $21.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding machine to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $997 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2018 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding machine?
The HS code for grinding machine is heading 8460. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8460.23 (28% of the value) and 8460.29 (21%).
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