Lithium-ion batteries imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported lithium-ion batteries worth $6.3 million (136 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $6.3M | 136 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 195 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 161 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 40 t |
Where Tunisia imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 75% |
| France | $492K | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $245K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $208K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $114K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $112K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $111K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $35K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.11 per kg, 45% above the world average of $31.77. 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Tunisia
Exports of lithium-ion batteries by Tunisia reached $400 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). France alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $286K | 71% |
| Madagascar | $42K | 10% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $7K | 1.8% |
| Guatemala | $4K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported lithium-ion batteries worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by France (8%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.11 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $31.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Tunisia exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Madagascar and Nigeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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