Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $180.1 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $155.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $133.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $128.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $95.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $80.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $78.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $73.3M | 6.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports oil and fuel engine filters to
Most of it went to Italy (18%), France (18%), Germany (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $33.1M | 18% |
| France | $32.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $32.1M | 18% |
| United States | $12.5M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $11.0M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $9.4M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.9M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $2.8M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.53 per kg, 25% above the world average of $14.77. 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $9.8 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (506 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (18%), China (18%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 18% |
| China | $1.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $813K | 8.3% |
| France | $753K | 7.7% |
| United States | $702K | 7.2% |
| India | $284K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $273K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $267K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $250K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia oil and fuel engine filters exports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported oil and fuel engine filters worth $180.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil and fuel engine filters from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($33.1 million), followed by France (18%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.53 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $14.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of oil and fuel engine filters from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $73.3 million in 2017 to $180.1 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $115.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Tunisia imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $170.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
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