Mechanical seals imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.8 million of mechanical seals in 2024 (16 tonnes). That is 34% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 41 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 35 t |
Where Tunisia imports mechanical seals from
Most of the value came from France (18%), Germany (17%), Czech Republic (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $501K | 18% |
| Germany | $461K | 17% |
| Czech Republic | $390K | 14% |
| China | $339K | 12% |
| Italy | $273K | 9.9% |
| United States | $156K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $98K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $70K | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $64K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $59K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $170.99 per kg, 109% above the world average of $81.85. 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.
Mechanical seals exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $453 thousand of mechanical seals in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+982% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $325K | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 13% |
| Algeria | $26K | 5.7% |
| Cameroon | $9K | 2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $6K | 1.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.7% |
| China | $3K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia mechanical seals imports (HS 8484.20): 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 8484.20: Seals: mechanical.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical seals imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported mechanical seals worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical seals to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($501 thousand), followed by Germany (17%) and the Czech Republic (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $170.99 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $81.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mechanical seals to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2019 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export mechanical seals?
Yes. Tunisia exported $453 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical seals?
The HS code for mechanical seals is subheading 8484.20. 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 8484 page.
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