Optical measurement instrument imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical measurement instrument by Tunisia reached $5.0 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.8 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 | $5.0M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 21 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 23 t |
Where Tunisia imports optical measurement instrument from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 50% |
| France | $950K | 19% |
| Italy | $590K | 12% |
| China | $314K | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $113K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $112K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $45K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $45K | 0.9% |
| United States | $44K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $112.37 per kg, close to the world average of $110.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical measurement instrument exports from Tunisia
Exports of optical measurement instrument by Tunisia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (43%), Germany (38%), Poland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $869K | 43% |
| Germany | $757K | 38% |
| Poland | $181K | 9% |
| France | $83K | 4.1% |
| China | $33K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.8% |
| United States | $16K | 0.8% |
| Algeria | $9K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia optical measurement instrument imports (HS 9031.49): 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 9031.49: Optical instruments and appliances: for measuring or checking, n.e.c. in chapter 90.
Common questions
What is the value of optical measurement instrument imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported optical measurement instrument worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical measurement instrument to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (19%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical measurement instrument per kg?
The average declared import value was about $112.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $110.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical measurement instrument to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export optical measurement instrument?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Germany and Poland. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical measurement instrument?
The HS code for optical measurement instrument is subheading 9031.49. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9031 page.
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