Liquid filtration machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported liquid filtration machinery worth $22.1 million (466 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $36.6 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 | $22.1M | 466 t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 956 t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 649 t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 699 t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 912 t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 824 t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $36.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports liquid filtration machinery from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.4M | 52% |
| France | $2.5M | 12% |
| India | $2.1M | 9.3% |
| China | $1.5M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 6% |
| Italy | $865K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $726K | 3.3% |
| United States | $601K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $191K | 0.9% |
| Algeria | $190K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.36 per kg, 92% above the world average of $24.66. 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.
Liquid filtration machinery exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported liquid filtration machinery worth $16.3 million (359 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (27%), Singapore (17%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.4M | 27% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Morocco | $718K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $530K | 3.3% |
| France | $477K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $453K | 2.8% |
| United States | $396K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia liquid filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported liquid filtration machinery worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 466 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid filtration machinery to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by France (11%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.36 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $24.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid filtration machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.6 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $36.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export liquid filtration machinery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $16.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Singapore and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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