Non-rectangular steel bar imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-rectangular steel bar by Tunisia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.9 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 | $3.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 12.1K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-rectangular steel bar exports from Tunisia
Exports of non-rectangular steel bar by Tunisia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.0M | 88% |
| Libya | $246K | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $88K | 2.6% |
| Benin | $21K | 0.6% |
| France | $19K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $9K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| French Polynesia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export non-rectangular steel bar?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Morocco. That compares with imports of $3.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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