Lighter imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.4 million of lighter in 2024 (186 tonnes). That is 50% more than in 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 | $2.4M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 263 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 481 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 662 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 480 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 195 t |
Where Tunisia imports lighter from
The largest suppliers were Spain (47%), China (28%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.1M | 47% |
| China | $653K | 28% |
| France | $504K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.65 per kg, 48% above the world average of $8.52. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lighter imports (HS 9613.10): 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 9613.10: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of lighter imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported lighter worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter to Tunisia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (28%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.65 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $8.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lighter to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter?
The HS code for lighter is subheading 9613.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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