Printing equipment imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing equipment by Tunisia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 million.
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 | $2.9M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 171 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 110 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 230 t |
Where Tunisia imports printing equipment from
The largest suppliers were Italy (32%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Germany (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $920K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $619K | 22% |
| Germany | $484K | 17% |
| China | $276K | 9.6% |
| France | $220K | 7.7% |
| United States | $107K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $64K | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $34K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $25K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8442
| 8442.50 | Lithographic printing plates | 69% |
| 8442.30 | Printing component preparation machinery | 29% |
| 8442.40 | Printing component machinery parts | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8442.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.15 per kg, 75% above the world average of $18.36. 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.
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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 8442: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of printing equipment imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported printing equipment worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing equipment to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($920 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.15 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $18.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing equipment to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing equipment?
The HS code for printing equipment is heading 8442. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8442.50 (69% of the value) and 8442.30 (29%).
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