Metal buckles imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported metal buckles worth $18.6 million (994 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 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 | $18.6M | 994 t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 850 t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 493 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 471 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 535 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 803 t |
Where Tunisia imports metal buckles from
The largest suppliers were France (34%), Italy (34%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.3M | 34% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 34% |
| China | $2.4M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $878K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $408K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $264K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $119K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $72K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.67 per kg, close to the world average of $18.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal buckles exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.6 million of metal buckles in 2024 (214 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 88% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia metal buckles imports (HS 8308.90): 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 8308.90: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, including parts.
Common questions
What is the value of metal buckles imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal buckles worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal buckles to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Italy (34%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal buckles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal buckles to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export metal buckles?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Ukraine. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal buckles?
The HS code for metal buckles is subheading 8308.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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