Optical radiation detector imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical radiation detector by Tunisia reached $6.5 million in 2024 (21 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.5M | 21 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 36 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 26 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 45 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 35 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 59 t |
Where Tunisia imports optical radiation detector from
Most of the value came from France (19%), Japan (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 19% |
| Japan | $882K | 14% |
| United States | $791K | 12% |
| China | $669K | 10% |
| Belgium | $560K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $554K | 8.5% |
| Singapore | $383K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $324K | 5% |
| Finland | $301K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $287K | 4.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $316.20 per kg, close to the world average of $323.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical radiation detector exports from Tunisia
Exports of optical radiation detector by Tunisia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (24 tonnes). Italy alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.3M | 62% |
| Turkey | $692K | 19% |
| Algeria | $276K | 7.4% |
| United States | $242K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 2% |
| China | $59K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported optical radiation detector worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Japan (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $316.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $323.51 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 radiation detector to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export optical radiation detector?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. 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 9027 page.
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