Nickel rods imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $13.5 million of nickel rods in 2024 (305 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $13.5M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 139 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 372 t |
Where Tunisia imports nickel rods from
United Kingdom alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+881% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.0M | 59% |
| Austria | $2.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 10% |
| France | $546K | 4% |
| Japan | $414K | 3.1% |
| United States | $113K | 0.8% |
| China | $111K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $107K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7505
| 7505.12 | Nickel alloy rods | 99% |
| 7505.22 | Nickel alloy wire | 0.5% |
| 7505.21 | Nickel wire | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.36 per kg, 27% above the world average of $34.96. 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.
Nickel rods exports from Tunisia
Exports of nickel rods by Tunisia reached $867 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). China alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $485K | 56% |
| Malaysia | $244K | 28% |
| United States | $129K | 15% |
| France | $8K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia nickel rods imports (HS 7505): 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 7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel rods imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported nickel rods worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel rods to Tunisia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Austria (21%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 881% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.36 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $34.96 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 rods to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export nickel rods?
Yes. Tunisia exported $867 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Malaysia and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel rods?
The HS code for nickel rods is heading 7505. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7505.12 (99% of the value) and 7505.22 (1%).
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