Metal gasket joints imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal gasket joints by Tunisia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). That is 15% 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 | $3.4M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 90 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 84 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 75 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 133 t |
Where Tunisia imports metal gasket joints from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), Germany (20%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $752K | 22% |
| Germany | $672K | 20% |
| France | $462K | 14% |
| Spain | $326K | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $217K | 6.4% |
| Malta | $162K | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $144K | 4.2% |
| United States | $139K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $136K | 4% |
| China | $121K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.96 per kg, 58% above the world average of $32.79. 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.
Metal gasket joints exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported metal gasket joints worth $258 thousand (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (25%), Libya (21%), China (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal gasket joints worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($752 thousand), followed by Germany (20%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.96 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $32.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal gasket joints to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export metal gasket joints?
Yes. Tunisia exported $258 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Libya and China. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. 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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