Lamp ballasts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.0 million of lamp ballasts in 2024 (64 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 119% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.0M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 265 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 321 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 658 t |
Where Tunisia imports lamp ballasts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (47%), China (42%), France (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.9M | 47% |
| China | $1.7M | 42% |
| France | $158K | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $98K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $72K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $32K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.6% |
| United States | $14K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.64 per kg, 177% above the world average of $22.64. 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.
Lamp ballasts exports from Tunisia
Exports of lamp ballasts by Tunisia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.0M | 64% |
| Poland | $317K | 20% |
| France | $81K | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $71K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $10K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0.2% |
| Libya | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lamp ballasts imports (HS 8504.10): 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 8504.10: Discharge lamps or tubes: ballasts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp ballasts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported lamp ballasts worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp ballasts to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (42%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp ballasts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.64 per kg in 2024, 177% above the world average of $22.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lamp ballasts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export lamp ballasts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Poland and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp ballasts?
The HS code for lamp ballasts is subheading 8504.10. 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 8504 page.
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