Metal molds (other types) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.5 million of metal molds (other types) in 2024 (70 tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.2 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 | $2.5M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 39 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 88 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 150 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 688 t |
Where Tunisia imports metal molds (other types) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), China (27%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $953K | 39% |
| China | $658K | 27% |
| France | $525K | 21% |
| Turkey | $287K | 12% |
| Romania | $35K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.06 per kg, 198% above the world average of $11.77. 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.
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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 8480.49: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal molds (other types) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal molds (other types) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal molds (other types) to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($953 thousand), followed by China (27%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.06 per kg in 2024, 198% above the world average of $11.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal molds (other types) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal molds (other types)?
The HS code for metal molds (other types) is subheading 8480.49. 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 8480 page.
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