Metal treating and winding machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $9.0 million (171 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.3 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 | $9.0M | 171 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 109 t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 184 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 228 t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 407 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 140 t |
Where Tunisia imports metal treating and winding machinery from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (49%), Germany (20%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.4M | 49% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 20% |
| China | $571K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $536K | 6% |
| Poland | $391K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $231K | 2.6% |
| France | $216K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $115K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $102K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.62 per kg, 186% above the world average of $18.40. 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 treating and winding machinery exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $228 thousand of metal treating and winding machinery in 2024 (24 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (38%), Libya (36%), Italy (13%).
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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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal treating and winding machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal treating and winding machinery to Tunisia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.62 per kg in 2024, 186% above the world average of $18.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal treating and winding machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export metal treating and winding machinery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $228 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Libya and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81. 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 8479 page.
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