Phones and network equipment exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported phones and network equipment worth $297.3 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $488.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $402.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $488.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $403.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $371.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $390.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $338.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $292.8M | 3.9K t |
Where Tunisia exports phones and network equipment to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $199.3M | 67% |
| United Kingdom | $30.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $15.7M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 3% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $3.0M | 1% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8517
| 8517.62 | Transmission and switching apparatus | 89% |
| 8517.69 | Communication apparatus (other) | 4.9% |
| 8517.70 | Telephone and communication parts | 4.8% |
| 8517.12 | Mobile phones | 0.8% |
| 8517.18 | Telephone sets (other) | 0.1% |
| 8517.61 | Base stations | 0.1% |
| 8517.11 | Cordless telephones | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8517.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.47 per kg, 69% below the world average of $239.13, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phones and network equipment imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported phones and network equipment worth $243.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+689% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $180.1M | 74% |
| Vietnam | $11.3M | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $8.8M | 3.6% |
| France | $6.9M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia phones and network equipment exports (HS 8517): 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of phones and network equipment exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported phones and network equipment worth $297.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy phones and network equipment from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($199.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $74.47 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $239.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of phones and network equipment from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $292.8 million in 2017 to $297.3 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $488.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $373.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import phones and network equipment?
Yes. Tunisia imported $243.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Vietnam and Indonesia. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8517.62 (89% of the value) and 8517.69 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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