Rope and cable making machines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported rope and cable making machines worth $8.2 million (449 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.8 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 | $8.2M | 449 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 306 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 183 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 551 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 275 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 405 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 71 t |
Where Tunisia imports rope and cable making machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), China (29%), Italy (25%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.24 per kg, close to the world average of $18.16.
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 rope and cable making machines imports (HS 8479.40): 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 8479.40: Machines: for making rope or cable.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cable making machines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported rope and cable making machines worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 449 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cable making machines to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (29%) and Italy (25%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cable making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cable making machines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cable making machines?
The HS code for rope and cable making machines is subheading 8479.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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