Medical instruments exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $198.6 million of medical instruments in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $265.4 million.
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 | $198.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $202.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $251.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $265.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $166.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $167.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $151.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $98.2M | 6.4K t |
Where Tunisia exports medical instruments to
Most of it went to France (30%), Italy (29%), Austria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $58.7M | 30% |
| Italy | $57.9M | 29% |
| Austria | $17.7M | 8.9% |
| Poland | $16.9M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12.2M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 2.5% |
| Malta | $4.2M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 77% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 19% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 1.2% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 1.1% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 0.7% |
| 9018.32 | Medical needles | 0.4% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 0.2% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.70 per kg, 55% below the world average of $37.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medical instruments imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported medical instruments worth $180.1 million (21.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from France (35%), China (10%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $62.8M | 35% |
| China | $18.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $16.2M | 9% |
| Italy | $14.1M | 7.8% |
| United States | $13.8M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $7.3M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 2.2% |
| Malta | $3.2M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia medical instruments exports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported medical instruments worth $198.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy medical instruments from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($58.7 million), followed by Italy (29%) and Austria (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.70 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of medical instruments from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $98.2 million in 2017 to $198.6 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2021 at $265.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $187.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import medical instruments?
Yes. Tunisia imported $180.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, China and Germany. That compares with exports of $198.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (77% of the value) and 9018.39 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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