Metal press imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal press by Tunisia reached $14.1 million in 2024 (935 tonnes). That is 7% less 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 | $14.1M | 935 t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports metal press from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Italy (16%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 31% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 13% |
| France | $1.3M | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | $496K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $483K | 3.4% |
| Ukraine | $387K | 2.7% |
| Slovakia | $223K | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | $217K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.99 | Metal presses (non-hydraulic) | 30% |
| 8462.21 | Numerical control bending presses | 21% |
| 8462.29 | Manual bending and folding presses | 18% |
| 8462.91 | Hydraulic metal presses | 14% |
| 8462.10 | Forging and stamping presses | 7.7% |
| 8462.39 | Manual shearing presses | 6.5% |
| 8462.49 | Punching and notching presses | 2% |
| 8462.31 | Numerical control shearing presses | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.13 per kg, 106% above the world average of $7.35. 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 press exports from Tunisia
Exports of metal press by Tunisia reached $502 thousand in 2024 (102 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (37%), Italy (13%), Libya (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $184K | 37% |
| Italy | $63K | 13% |
| Libya | $56K | 11% |
| France | $47K | 9.4% |
| Benin | $43K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 6.9% |
| Senegal | $18K | 3.6% |
| India | $12K | 2.4% |
| Algeria | $12K | 2.3% |
| Mauritania | $11K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia metal press imports (HS 8462): 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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal press worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 935 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 575% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.13 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $7.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export metal press?
Yes. Tunisia exported $502 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Italy and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8462.99 (30% of the value) and 8462.21 (21%).
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