Metal casting machines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.5 million of metal casting machines in 2024 (317 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 317 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 156 t |
| 2021 | $442K | 35 t |
| 2020 | $135K | 31 t |
| 2019 | $65K | 24 t |
| 2018 | $916K | 102 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 169 t |
Where Tunisia imports metal casting machines from
Italy alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 55% |
| France | $1.1M | 25% |
| South Korea | $448K | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $232K | 5.1% |
| China | $190K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.29 per kg, 80% above the world average of $7.95. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia metal casting machines imports (HS 8454.30): 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 8454.30: Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal casting machines worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 317 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machines to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (25%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.29 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machines?
The HS code for metal casting machines is subheading 8454.30. 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 8454 page.
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