Lathe imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported lathe worth $3.4 million (231 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.4 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 | $3.4M | 231 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 468 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 725 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 425 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 572 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 438 t |
Where Tunisia imports lathe from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), France (30%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 38% |
| France | $1.1M | 31% |
| China | $403K | 12% |
| Japan | $227K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $161K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $114K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $50K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $34K | 1% |
| Romania | $29K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8458
| 8458.11 | CNC horizontal lathes | 75% |
| 8458.99 | Manual vertical lathes | 13% |
| 8458.19 | Manual horizontal lathes | 8.8% |
| 8458.91 | CNC vertical lathes | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8458.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.90 per kg, close to the world average of $14.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lathe exports from Tunisia
Exports of lathe by Tunisia reached $560 thousand in 2024 (42 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 80% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $447K | 80% |
| Algeria | $74K | 13% |
| Italy | $31K | 5.5% |
| Gabon | $7K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lathe imports (HS 8458): 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 8458: Lathes for removing metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lathe imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported lathe worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply lathe to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (30%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of lathe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lathe to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export lathe?
Yes. Tunisia exported $560 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Algeria and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lathe?
The HS code for lathe is heading 8458. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8458.11 (75% of the value) and 8458.99 (13%).
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