Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $16.4 million of rubber and plastic working machinery in 2024 (534 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $16.4M | 534 t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 727 t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 686 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 668 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 953 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 339 t |
Where Tunisia imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Germany (21%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 23% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 17% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 11% |
| France | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $485K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $324K | 2% |
| Canada | $241K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $236K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.70 per kg, 65% above the world average of $18.62. 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.
Rubber and plastic working machinery exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $1.5 million (55 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (31%), Algeria (20%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
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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 8477.80: Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic working machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 534 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.70 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $18.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export rubber and plastic working machinery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. 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 8477 page.
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