Leather tanning machine imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather tanning machine by Tunisia reached $12.4 million in 2024 (788 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 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 | $12.4M | 788 t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 683 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 494 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 387 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 411 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 874 t |
Where Tunisia imports leather tanning machine from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.1M | 81% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| China | $776K | 6.3% |
| France | $214K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $80K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $25K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8453
| 8453.90 | Leather processing machinery parts | 49% |
| 8453.20 | Footwear manufacturing machinery | 47% |
| 8453.10 | Leather tanning and processing machinery | 2.3% |
| 8453.80 | Leather goods manufacturing machinery | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8453.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.70 per kg, 31% above the world average of $12.02. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia leather tanning machine imports (HS 8453): 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 8453: Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning machine imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported leather tanning machine worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 788 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning machine to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Germany (9%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $12.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather tanning machine to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning machine?
The HS code for leather tanning machine is heading 8453. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8453.90 (49% of the value) and 8453.20 (47%).
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