Hoist imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $8.8 million of hoist in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.0 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 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports hoist from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Italy (18%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 23% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 18% |
| France | $1.4M | 16% |
| United States | $634K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $490K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $337K | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $75K | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $72K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 29% |
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 25% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 19% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 9% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 7.5% |
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 6.7% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.89 per kg, 62% above the world average of $4.87. 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.
Hoist exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported hoist worth $3.1 million (164 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (30%), United States (22%), Libya (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $910K | 30% |
| United States | $680K | 22% |
| Libya | $563K | 18% |
| Italy | $246K | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $149K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $144K | 4.7% |
| Iceland | $93K | 3% |
| Egypt | $67K | 2.2% |
| India | $64K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $41K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported hoist worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.89 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hoist to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export hoist?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8425.49 (29% of the value) and 8425.42 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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