Prefabricated buildings exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported prefabricated buildings worth $14.2 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 550 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 623 t |
| 2017 | $505K | 71 t |
Where Tunisia exports prefabricated buildings to
Libya alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $9.1M | 64% |
| France | $2.8M | 20% |
| Algeria | $1.7M | 12% |
| Cameroon | $458K | 3.2% |
| Benin | $54K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $49K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $34K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $5K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 100% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 55% above the world average of $2.98. 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.
Prefabricated buildings imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported prefabricated buildings worth $10.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Netherlands (30%), Turkey (20%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+965% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 30% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 20% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 15% |
| China | $1.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $307K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $178K | 1.7% |
| United States | $176K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $141K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $85K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia prefabricated buildings exports (HS 9406): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported prefabricated buildings worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy prefabricated buildings from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by France (20%) and Algeria (12%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average export price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prefabricated buildings from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $505 thousand in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Tunisia imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Turkey and Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9406.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Tunisia trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World prefabricated buildings trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Tunisia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.