Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Tunisia reached $5.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% 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 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 985 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports lead-acid traction batteries from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Poland (19%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 42% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 19% |
| France | $550K | 11% |
| Portugal | $393K | 7.5% |
| Slovenia | $225K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $145K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $143K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $141K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $88K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $69K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid traction batteries exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $4.2 million of lead-acid traction batteries in 2024 (988 tonnes). Italy alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.3M | 55% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 26% |
| Algeria | $274K | 6.5% |
| France | $182K | 4.3% |
| Norway | $145K | 3.4% |
| Libya | $51K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $30K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Poland (19%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. Tunisia exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Poland and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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 8507 page.
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