Marine diesel engines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $7.2 million of marine diesel engines in 2024 (201 tonnes). Value rose 30% 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 | $7.2M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 188 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 178 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 195 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 151 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports marine diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), Italy (21%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+556% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.9M | 27% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 18% |
| Japan | $702K | 9.8% |
| Spain | $622K | 8.7% |
| Sweden | $307K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $194K | 2.7% |
| China | $184K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $171K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $120K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.65 per kg, 85% above the world average of $19.25. 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.
Marine diesel engines exports from Tunisia
Exports of marine diesel engines by Tunisia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (36 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Austria accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $790K | 70% |
| Algeria | $255K | 23% |
| Ireland | $39K | 3.5% |
| Libya | $33K | 2.9% |
| France | $9K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia marine diesel engines imports (HS 8408.10): 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 8408.10: Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of marine diesel engines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported marine diesel engines worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply marine diesel engines to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average import price of marine diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.65 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $19.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marine diesel engines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export marine diesel engines?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Algeria and Ireland. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine diesel engines?
The HS code for marine diesel engines is subheading 8408.10. 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 8408 page.
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