Memory chips imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $16.8 million of memory chips in 2024 (256 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.1 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 | $16.8M | 256 t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 27 t |
Where Tunisia imports memory chips from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (24%), France (19%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $4.1M | 24% |
| France | $3.2M | 19% |
| China | $2.5M | 15% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $876K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $795K | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $773K | 4.6% |
| Philippines | $721K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $650K | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.72 per kg, 99% below the world average of $5,353.00, 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.
Memory chips exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported memory chips worth $15.7 million (51 tonnes). Most of it went to Mexico (38%), France (34%), Morocco (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.0M | 38% |
| France | $5.3M | 34% |
| Morocco | $3.3M | 21% |
| Italy | $884K | 5.6% |
| Benin | $139K | 0.9% |
| Mauritania | $23K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Senegal | $6K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia memory chips imports (HS 8542.32): 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 8542.32: Electronic integrated circuits: memories.
Common questions
What is the value of memory chips imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported memory chips worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply memory chips to Tunisia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by France (19%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of memory chips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.72 per kg in 2024, 99% below the world average of $5,353.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of memory chips to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export memory chips?
Yes. Tunisia exported $15.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, France and Morocco. That compares with imports of $16.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for memory chips?
The HS code for memory chips is subheading 8542.32. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8542 page.
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