Recorded optical discs imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.4 million of recorded optical discs in 2024 (9 tonnes). That is 32% 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 | $4.4M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 8 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 11 t |
Where Tunisia imports recorded optical discs from
Most of the value came from Japan (28%), France (18%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.3M | 28% |
| France | $816K | 18% |
| Belgium | $644K | 15% |
| Germany | $422K | 9.5% |
| China | $399K | 9% |
| Egypt | $261K | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $140K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $116K | 2.6% |
| United States | $101K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $517.12 per kg, 779% above the world average of $58.85. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia recorded optical discs imports (HS 8523.49): 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 8523.49: Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of recorded optical discs imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported recorded optical discs worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply recorded optical discs to Tunisia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (18%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 753% on the year.
What is the average import price of recorded optical discs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $517.12 per kg in 2024, 779% above the world average of $58.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of recorded optical discs to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for recorded optical discs?
The HS code for recorded optical discs is subheading 8523.49. 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 8523 page.
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