Packaging machinery parts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $12.1 million of packaging machinery parts in 2024 (88 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.5 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 | $12.1M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 114 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 124 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 199 t |
Where Tunisia imports packaging machinery parts from
Italy alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.2M | 52% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 17% |
| France | $2.0M | 16% |
| China | $327K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $254K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $163K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 1.3% |
| United States | $146K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $136K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $104K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $136.54 per kg, 225% above the world average of $41.95. 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.
Packaging machinery parts exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $1.2 million of packaging machinery parts in 2024 (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (49%), United States (19%), Italy (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $599K | 49% |
| United States | $237K | 19% |
| Italy | $97K | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $62K | 5.1% |
| Libya | $62K | 5% |
| Turkey | $33K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $30K | 2.5% |
| China | $22K | 1.8% |
| France | $16K | 1.3% |
| Guatemala | $11K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia packaging machinery parts imports (HS 8422.90): 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 8422.90: Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422.
Common questions
What is the value of packaging machinery parts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported packaging machinery parts worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaging machinery parts to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Germany (17%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaging machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $136.54 per kg in 2024, 225% above the world average of $41.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaging machinery parts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export packaging machinery parts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaging machinery parts?
The HS code for packaging machinery parts is subheading 8422.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8422 page.
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