Material testing machines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported material testing machines worth $3.1 million (26 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.1 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 | $3.1M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 54 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 162 t |
Where Tunisia imports material testing machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (26%), Germany (21%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $813K | 26% |
| Germany | $676K | 22% |
| France | $320K | 10% |
| China | $313K | 10% |
| Belgium | $190K | 6% |
| United States | $127K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 4% |
| India | $125K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $106K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $91K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 9024
| 9024.80 | Non-metal testing machines | 60% |
| 9024.10 | Metal testing machines | 28% |
| 9024.90 | Testing machine parts | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9024.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $120.69 per kg, 71% above the world average of $70.43. 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.
Material testing machines exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $284 thousand of material testing machines in 2024 (0 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (21%), Senegal (20%), Libya (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $61K | 21% |
| Senegal | $57K | 20% |
| Libya | $54K | 19% |
| Italy | $48K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 8.1% |
| France | $22K | 7.6% |
| Burundi | $10K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.9% |
| India | $3K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia material testing machines imports (HS 9024): 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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of material testing machines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported material testing machines worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply material testing machines to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($812 thousand), followed by Germany (21%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of material testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $120.69 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $70.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of material testing machines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export material testing machines?
Yes. Tunisia exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Senegal and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for material testing machines?
The HS code for material testing machines is heading 9024. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9024.80 (60% of the value) and 9024.10 (28%).
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