Other steel bars imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other steel bars by Tunisia reached $8.0 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.0 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 | $8.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 5.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports other steel bars from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.3M | 54% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 22% |
| Spain | $56K | 0.7% |
| China | $21K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 51% |
| 7215.10 | Free-cutting cold-formed bar | 31% |
| 7215.50 | Cold-formed steel bar | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other steel bars exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported other steel bars worth $1.5 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 86% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia other steel bars imports (HS 7215): 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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported other steel bars worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel bars to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other steel bars to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export other steel bars?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, France and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7215.90 (51% of the value) and 7215.10 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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