Machinery parts exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $14.3 million of machinery parts in 2024 (450 tonnes). That is 33% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.3M | 450 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 735 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 917 t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 903 t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 762 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 822 t |
Where Tunisia exports machinery parts to
France alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.8M | 89% |
| United States | $894K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $170K | 1.2% |
| Malta | $139K | 1% |
| Algeria | $83K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $54K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $36K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8487
| 8487.90 | Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than… | 99% |
| 8487.10 | Ship propellers and blades | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8487.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.77 per kg, 102% above the world average of $15.71. 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.
Machinery parts imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported machinery parts worth $7.6 million (160 tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 60% |
| Italy | $593K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $368K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $237K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $229K | 3% |
| China | $227K | 3% |
| Belgium | $212K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $211K | 2.8% |
| United States | $147K | 1.9% |
| Malta | $141K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia machinery parts exports (HS 8487): 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 8487: Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of machinery parts exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported machinery parts worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 450 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy machinery parts from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 629% on the year.
What is the average export price of machinery parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.77 per kg in 2024, 102% above the world average of $15.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of machinery parts from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import machinery parts?
Yes. Tunisia imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Italy and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for machinery parts?
The HS code for machinery parts is heading 8487. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8487.90 (99% of the value) and 8487.10 (1%).
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