Metal press and forming machine parts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal press and forming machine parts by Tunisia reached $6.0 million in 2024 (148 tonnes). That is 3% 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 | $6.0M | 149 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 81 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 92 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 91 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 107 t |
Where Tunisia imports metal press and forming machine parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (42%), Germany (31%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 42% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 31% |
| France | $524K | 8.7% |
| China | $242K | 4% |
| United States | $155K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $154K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 2% |
| Turkey | $98K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $64K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $49K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.43 per kg, 113% above the world average of $18.96. 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 and forming machine parts exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $224 thousand of metal press and forming machine parts in 2024 (22 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+998% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $114K | 51% |
| France | $51K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 5.2% |
| United States | $11K | 5% |
| Greece | $10K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $7K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.4% |
| Moldova | $2K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia metal press and forming machine parts imports (HS 8466.94): 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 8466.94: Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press and forming machine parts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press and forming machine parts to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (31%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press and forming machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.43 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $18.96 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 and forming machine parts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export metal press and forming machine parts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, France and Saudi Arabia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press and forming machine parts?
The HS code for metal press and forming machine parts is subheading 8466.94. 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 8466 page.
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