Laser cutting machines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported laser cutting machines worth $8.0 million (428 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.5 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 | $8.0M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 325 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 140 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 279 t |
Where Tunisia imports laser cutting machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), China (28%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 43% |
| China | $2.3M | 28% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 14% |
| France | $440K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $266K | 3.3% |
| Finland | $92K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $65K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $64K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.67 per kg, close to the world average of $19.25.
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 laser cutting machines imports (HS 8456.11): 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 8456.11: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by laser.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported laser cutting machines worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machines to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (28%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $19.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of laser cutting machines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machines?
The HS code for laser cutting machines is subheading 8456.11. 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 8456 page.
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