Ignition coils and distributors imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.2 million of ignition coils and distributors in 2024 (128 tonnes). That is 118% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $4.2M | 128 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 111 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 92 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 100 t |
| 2017 | $883K | 75 t |
Where Tunisia imports ignition coils and distributors from
Thailand alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.4M | 57% |
| China | $1.1M | 27% |
| Germany | $169K | 4.1% |
| France | $147K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $126K | 3% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.1% |
| United States | $39K | 1% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.61 per kg, 27% above the world average of $25.76. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia ignition coils and distributors imports (HS 8511.30): 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 8511.30: Ignition or starting equipment: distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition coils and distributors imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported ignition coils and distributors worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition coils and distributors to Tunisia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition coils and distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.61 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $25.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ignition coils and distributors to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $883 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition coils and distributors?
The HS code for ignition coils and distributors is subheading 8511.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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