Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $171.8 million (249.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $275.9 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 | $171.8M | 249.3K t |
| 2023 | $249.5M | 378.2K t |
| 2022 | $262.0M | 304.6K t |
| 2021 | $275.9M | 365.3K t |
| 2020 | $191.5M | 361.6K t |
| 2019 | $166.3M | 258.8K t |
| 2018 | $151.2M | 249.5K t |
| 2017 | $60.2M | 118.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports hot-rolled steel coils from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 45% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 21% |
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 8.9% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 7.4% |
| 7208.26 | Medium hot-rolled pickled coil | 5.3% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 4.7% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 2.7% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported hot-rolled steel coils worth $1.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (38%), France (30%), Libya (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $409K | 38% |
| France | $317K | 30% |
| Libya | $182K | 17% |
| Slovenia | $109K | 10% |
| Austria | $24K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.9% |
| Algeria | $8K | 0.7% |
| French Polynesia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $171.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($98.1 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.2 million in 2017 to $171.8 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2021 at $275.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $191.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, France and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $170.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (45% of the value) and 7208.38 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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