Grinding stones imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported grinding stones worth $4.1 million (282 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 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 | $4.1M | 282 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 861 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 620 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 756 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 899 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports grinding stones from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (26%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 29% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 26% |
| France | $613K | 15% |
| Germany | $321K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $171K | 4.2% |
| Bulgaria | $162K | 4% |
| Portugal | $102K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $83K | 2% |
| Austria | $51K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $40K | 1% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 49% |
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 46% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 3.5% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 1% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.37 per kg, 92% above the world average of $7.49. 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.
Grinding stones exports from Tunisia
Exports of grinding stones by Tunisia reached $371 thousand in 2024 (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (49%), Libya (39%), Cote d'Ivoire (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $183K | 49% |
| Libya | $144K | 39% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $25K | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $11K | 3% |
| Madagascar | $3K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported grinding stones worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 282 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (26%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.37 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $7.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export grinding stones?
Yes. Tunisia exported $371 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6804.21 (49% of the value) and 6804.22 (46%).
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