Plastic molding machine imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $69.0 million of plastic molding machine in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 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 | $69.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $66.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $58.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $56.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $62.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $62.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic molding machine from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Italy (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 26% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 17% |
| France | $7.5M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $4.0M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $3.8M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| Luxembourg | $1.4M | 2% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 26% |
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 24% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 19% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 14% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 12% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 4.3% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 2.1% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.91 per kg, 36% above the world average of $13.91. 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.
Plastic molding machine exports from Tunisia
Exports of plastic molding machine by Tunisia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (160 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (20%), Italy (17%), Libya (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $719K | 20% |
| Italy | $622K | 17% |
| Libya | $537K | 15% |
| United States | $393K | 11% |
| Algeria | $338K | 9.4% |
| Morocco | $256K | 7.1% |
| France | $213K | 5.9% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $185K | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $98K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $84K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic molding machine worth $69.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.91 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $13.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.7 million in 2017 to $69.0 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plastic molding machine?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Italy and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $65.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8477.10 (26% of the value) and 8477.80 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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