Manual bending and folding presses imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.6 million of manual bending and folding presses in 2024 (147 tonnes). Value rose 3% on 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 | $2.6M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 459 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 507 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 329 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 464 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 500 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 586 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 192 t |
Where Tunisia imports manual bending and folding presses from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Turkey (26%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+575% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $798K | 31% |
| Turkey | $653K | 26% |
| Germany | $322K | 13% |
| Ukraine | $247K | 9.7% |
| France | $173K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $101K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $73K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $31K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.32 per kg, 423% above the world average of $3.31. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia manual bending and folding presses imports (HS 8462.29): 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 8462.29: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual bending and folding presses imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported manual bending and folding presses worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual bending and folding presses to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($798 thousand), followed by Turkey (26%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 575% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual bending and folding presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.32 per kg in 2024, 423% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual bending and folding presses to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual bending and folding presses?
The HS code for manual bending and folding presses is subheading 8462.29. 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 8462 page.
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