Hot-rolled steel bars exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported hot-rolled steel bars worth $28.0 million (43.6 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 709% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.2 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 | $28.0M | 43.6K t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 58.4K t |
| 2022 | $68.2M | 85.7K t |
| 2021 | $51.5M | 65.0K t |
| 2020 | $96K | 198 t |
| 2019 | $5K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Tunisia exports hot-rolled steel bars to
Most of it went to Spain (38%), France (20%), Libya (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Small diameter hot-rolled bar | 82% |
| 7213.20 | Free-cutting hot-rolled bar | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel bars imports to Tunisia
Imports of hot-rolled steel bars by Tunisia reached $9.2 million in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 52% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 40% |
| Turkey | $365K | 4% |
| Libya | $240K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $88K | 1% |
| Algeria | $35K | 0.4% |
| United States | $18K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7213): 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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported hot-rolled steel bars worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel bars from Tunisia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by France (20%) and Libya (19%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled steel bars from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $28.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $68.2 million. Over 7 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Tunisia imported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (82% of the value) and 7213.20 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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