Iron and steel scrap exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $21.2 million of iron and steel scrap in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $63.8 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 | $21.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 55.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 40.3K t |
| 2021 | $63.8M | 148.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 75.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 146.1K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 62.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 57.8K t |
Where Tunisia exports iron and steel scrap to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (41%), India (13%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.7M | 41% |
| India | $2.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 13% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $789K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $623K | 2.9% |
| France | $486K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $260K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $229K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Other ferrous scrap | 61% |
| 7204.21 | Stainless steel scrap | 20% |
| 7204.30 | Tinned steel scrap | 6.7% |
| 7204.29 | Alloy steel scrap | 4.4% |
| 7204.41 | Steel turnings and chips | 3.8% |
| 7204.10 | Cast iron scrap | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia iron and steel scrap exports (HS 7204): 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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported iron and steel scrap worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron and steel scrap from Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by India (13%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average export price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of iron and steel scrap from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $63.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (61% of the value) and 7204.21 (20%).
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