Optical fiber connectors exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported optical fiber connectors worth $12.8 million (140 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.8M | 140 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 118 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 135 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 286 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports optical fiber connectors to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.9M | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $758K | 5.9% |
| France | $696K | 5.5% |
| United States | $481K | 3.8% |
| China | $341K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $255K | 2% |
| Serbia | $150K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $134K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.05 per kg, 114% above the world average of $42.45. 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.
Optical fiber connectors imports to Tunisia
Imports of optical fiber connectors by Tunisia reached $6.3 million in 2024 (131 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (38%), France (36%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 38% |
| France | $2.3M | 36% |
| Germany | $433K | 6.9% |
| India | $259K | 4.1% |
| Austria | $257K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $242K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $125K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 1.9% |
| United States | $52K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $51K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia optical fiber connectors exports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported optical fiber connectors worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy optical fiber connectors from Tunisia?
Germany was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average export price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $91.05 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $42.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of optical fiber connectors from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import optical fiber connectors?
Yes. Tunisia imported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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