Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $4.8 million (208 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.8M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 162 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 203 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 167 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 156 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 147 t |
Where Tunisia imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
The largest suppliers were France (23%), Germany (15%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+564% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $726K | 15% |
| Spain | $695K | 15% |
| China | $419K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $382K | 8% |
| Taiwan | $234K | 4.9% |
| United States | $182K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $159K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $137K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $104K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.95 per kg, 83% above the world average of $12.56. 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.
Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from Tunisia
Exports of plain shaft bearings and housings by Tunisia reached $1.0 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). Brazil alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $810K | 79% |
| France | $52K | 5.1% |
| Kenya | $41K | 4% |
| United States | $34K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 1.3% |
| Libya | $13K | 1.3% |
| Algeria | $10K | 0.9% |
| India | $9K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.7% |
| Chile | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plain shaft bearings and housings imports (HS 8483.30): 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 8483.30: Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of plain shaft bearings and housings imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.95 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plain shaft bearings and housings to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, France and Kenya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings?
The HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings is subheading 8483.30. 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 8483 page.
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