Industrial sewing machines (manual) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial sewing machines (manual) by Tunisia reached $14.8 million in 2024 (689 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.1 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 | $14.8M | 689 t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 245 t |
Where Tunisia imports industrial sewing machines (manual) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 54% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 7.9% |
| France | $736K | 5% |
| Portugal | $684K | 4.6% |
| Romania | $606K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $478K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $361K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $244K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.45 per kg, 58% above the world average of $13.56. 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.
Industrial sewing machines (manual) exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $440 thousand (18 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (25%), Italy (21%), Algeria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 8452.29: Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial sewing machines (manual) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 689 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial sewing machines (manual) to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial sewing machines (manual) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.45 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $13.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial sewing machines (manual) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2018 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export industrial sewing machines (manual)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $440 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Italy and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual)?
The HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual) is subheading 8452.29. 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 8452 page.
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