Metal shaping machine imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported metal shaping machine worth $4.3 million (187 tonnes). Value rose 209% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.0 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 | $4.3M | 187 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 197 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 683 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 473 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 174 t |
Where Tunisia imports metal shaping machine from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), China (16%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 8463
| 8463.10 | Draw benches | 35% |
| 8463.90 | Metal forming machines (other types) | 32% |
| 8463.30 | Wire working machines | 32% |
| 8463.20 | Thread rolling machines | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8463.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.20 per kg, 52% above the world average of $15.26. 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 shaping machine imports (HS 8463): 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 8463: Machine-tools; n.e.c. for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of metal shaping machine imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal shaping machine worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 187 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 209% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal shaping machine to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (16%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal shaping machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.20 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $15.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal shaping machine to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2019 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal shaping machine?
The HS code for metal shaping machine is heading 8463. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8463.10 (35% of the value) and 8463.90 (32%).
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