Orthopaedic appliances imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of orthopaedic appliances by Tunisia reached $51.1 million in 2024 (174 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 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 | $51.1M | 174 t |
| 2023 | $55.9M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $36.9M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $42.9M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 677 t |
Where Tunisia imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were France (18%), Ireland (12%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.0M | 18% |
| Ireland | $6.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 9.3% |
| United States | $3.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| China | $2.2M | 4.3% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 32% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 25% |
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 11% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 9.8% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 7.8% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 7.1% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 6.3% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $293.24 per kg, close to the world average of $345.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Orthopaedic appliances exports from Tunisia
Exports of orthopaedic appliances by Tunisia reached $44.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $35.2M | 79% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $766K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $512K | 1.2% |
| Libya | $489K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $467K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $432K | 1% |
| China | $423K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $354K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $343K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported orthopaedic appliances worth $51.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Ireland (12%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $293.24 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $51.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $55.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export orthopaedic appliances?
Yes. Tunisia exported $44.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Switzerland. That compares with imports of $51.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9021.39 (32% of the value) and 9021.10 (25%).
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