Nickel products imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel products by Tunisia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (58 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.3 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 | $3.0M | 58 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $846K | 27 t |
| 2021 | $929K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 37 t |
| 2018 | $887K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $363K | 5 t |
Where Tunisia imports nickel products from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 78% |
| France | $255K | 8.5% |
| Finland | $211K | 7% |
| Germany | $77K | 2.6% |
| United States | $54K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.2% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.94 per kg, 51% below the world average of $105.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel products exports from Tunisia
Exports of nickel products by Tunisia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (86 tonnes). United States alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 62% |
| Brazil | $314K | 19% |
| China | $157K | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $33K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $16K | 1% |
| France | $13K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $11K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia nickel products imports (HS 7508): 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 7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel products imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported nickel products worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel products to Tunisia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (8%) and Finland (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.94 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $105.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel products to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $363 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 730%. The peak was 2020 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export nickel products?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Brazil and China. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel products?
The HS code for nickel products is heading 7508. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7508.90. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7508 page.
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