Plastic insulating fittings exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $4.1 million of plastic insulating fittings in 2024 (152 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.3 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 | $4.1M | 152 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 153 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 198 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 111 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 198 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 360 t |
Where Tunisia exports plastic insulating fittings to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (33%), France (17%), Morocco (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 33% |
| France | $679K | 17% |
| Morocco | $503K | 12% |
| Serbia | $408K | 10% |
| China | $178K | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $163K | 4% |
| Argentina | $141K | 3.5% |
| India | $116K | 2.9% |
| North Macedonia | $84K | 2.1% |
| Moldova | $78K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.75 per kg, close to the world average of $23.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic insulating fittings imports to Tunisia
Imports of plastic insulating fittings by Tunisia reached $99.9 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), Czech Republic (15%), Austria (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $33.8M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $15.5M | 16% |
| Austria | $10.3M | 10% |
| Hungary | $9.6M | 9.7% |
| Morocco | $5.3M | 5.4% |
| France | $4.3M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| China | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic insulating fittings exports (HS 8547.20): 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 8547.20: Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic insulating fittings exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported plastic insulating fittings worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic insulating fittings from Tunisia?
Germany was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (17%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.75 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $23.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic insulating fittings from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import plastic insulating fittings?
Yes. Tunisia imported $99.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria. That compares with exports of $4.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic insulating fittings?
The HS code for plastic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.20. 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 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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