Industrial diesel engines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $3.5 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (438 tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.8 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 | $3.5M | 438 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 532 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 359 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 319 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 346 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 767 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 763 t |
Where Tunisia imports industrial diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were United States (33%), Japan (17%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 34% |
| Japan | $603K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $507K | 14% |
| Italy | $359K | 10% |
| France | $315K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $157K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $106K | 3% |
| China | $68K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $57K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.10 per kg, 39% below the world average of $13.37, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported industrial diesel engines worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 438 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Japan (17%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.10 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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