Renewable energy generator sets imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.3 million of renewable energy generator sets in 2024 (2 tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.1 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 | $2.3M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 405 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 121 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $291K | 45 t |
Where Tunisia imports renewable energy generator sets from
Most of the value came from France (44%), United States (32%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1000K | 44% |
| United States | $722K | 32% |
| China | $525K | 23% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,330.00 per kg, 9687% above the world average of $13.59. 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.
Renewable energy generator sets exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $5.9 million of renewable energy generator sets in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $5.9M | 100% |
| Benin | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia renewable energy generator sets imports (HS 8502.39): 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.
Common questions
What is the value of renewable energy generator sets imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported renewable energy generator sets worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply renewable energy generator sets to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1,000 thousand), followed by the United States (32%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,330.00 per kg in 2024, 9687% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of renewable energy generator sets to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $290 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 678%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export renewable energy generator sets?
Yes. Tunisia exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya and Benin. That compares with imports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39. 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 8502 page.
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