Lifting machinery parts exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $62.5 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (375 tonnes). That is 121% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.5M | 375 t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $55.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $37.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 612 t |
Where Tunisia exports lifting machinery parts to
Libya alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $42.4M | 68% |
| Algeria | $11.7M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| France | $636K | 1% |
| Italy | $599K | 1% |
| Egypt | $538K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $488K | 0.8% |
| United States | $184K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $147K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 95% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 1.9% |
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 1.7% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 0.6% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 0.5% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 0.4% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $166.67 per kg, 2380% above the world average of $6.72. 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.
Lifting machinery parts imports to Tunisia
Imports of lifting machinery parts by Tunisia reached $29.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (21%), United States (19%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 21% |
| United States | $5.7M | 19% |
| France | $3.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| India | $912K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lifting machinery parts exports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported lifting machinery parts worth $62.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 375 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries buy lifting machinery parts from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by Algeria (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average export price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $166.67 per kg in 2024, 2380% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lifting machinery parts from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $62.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Tunisia imported $29.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8431.43 (95% of the value) and 8431.39 (2%).
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