Safety and relief valves exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $8.4 million of safety and relief valves in 2024 (152 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 152 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 280 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 204 t |
| 2017 | $499K | 14 t |
Where Tunisia exports safety and relief valves to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (41%), France (24%), Indonesia (23%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.4M | 41% |
| France | $2.0M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 23% |
| Poland | $305K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 2.2% |
| Algeria | $154K | 1.8% |
| Libya | $120K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $67K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $52K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.01 per kg, 29% above the world average of $42.68. 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.
Safety and relief valves imports to Tunisia
Imports of safety and relief valves by Tunisia reached $6.3 million in 2024 (190 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (32%), Italy (27%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 33% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 28% |
| United States | $421K | 6.6% |
| France | $401K | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $268K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $258K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $235K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $197K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $148K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $118K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia safety and relief valves exports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported safety and relief valves worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy safety and relief valves from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by France (24%) and Indonesia (23%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average export price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $55.01 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $42.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of safety and relief valves from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $499 thousand in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import safety and relief valves?
Yes. Tunisia imported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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