Petrol generator sets imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported petrol generator sets worth $4.2 million (310 tonnes). Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.7 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 | $4.2M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 224 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 325 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 115 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 248 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 137 t |
Where Tunisia imports petrol generator sets from
The largest suppliers were France (48%), China (19%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 48% |
| China | $810K | 19% |
| United States | $697K | 17% |
| Germany | $198K | 4.7% |
| Austria | $142K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $124K | 3% |
| Spain | $75K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $72K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.46 per kg, 35% above the world average of $9.94. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported petrol generator sets worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.46 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $9.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2019 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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