Piston engine imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $29.2 million of piston engine in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $29.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 5.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports piston engine from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), France (19%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.5M | 46% |
| France | $5.5M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 13% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $435K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $375K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $331K | 1.1% |
| United States | $318K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 47% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 30% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 15% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 3.3% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 2.5% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 1% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.9% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.79 per kg, 45% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported piston engine worth $8.2 million (448 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (44%), France (36%), Austria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 44% |
| France | $3.0M | 36% |
| Austria | $719K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $414K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $385K | 4.7% |
| Libya | $63K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $60K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported piston engine worth $29.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by France (19%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.79 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $29.2 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export piston engine?
Yes. Tunisia exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, France and Austria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8407.34 (47% of the value) and 8407.32 (30%).
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