Mineral processing machine parts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported mineral processing machine parts worth $6.3 million (765 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.6 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 | $6.3M | 765 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 521 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 510 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 733 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 758 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 825 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 882 t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports mineral processing machine parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), France (18%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 21% |
| France | $1.1M | 18% |
| Spain | $964K | 15% |
| Italy | $949K | 15% |
| Turkey | $503K | 8% |
| Switzerland | $342K | 5.4% |
| China | $220K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 2% |
| United States | $107K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, 38% above the world average of $5.98. 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.
Mineral processing machine parts exports from Tunisia
Exports of mineral processing machine parts by Tunisia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Italy alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 63% |
| Indonesia | $460K | 14% |
| Togo | $197K | 5.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $163K | 4.9% |
| France | $150K | 4.5% |
| Algeria | $138K | 4.2% |
| Libya | $93K | 2.8% |
| Benin | $28K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $8K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia mineral processing machine parts imports (HS 8474.90): 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 8474.90: Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral processing machine parts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported mineral processing machine parts worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 765 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral processing machine parts to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (18%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral processing machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $5.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral processing machine parts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export mineral processing machine parts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Indonesia and Togo. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral processing machine parts?
The HS code for mineral processing machine parts is subheading 8474.90. 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 8474 page.
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