Semiconductor machinery imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported semiconductor machinery worth $3.3 million (25 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $3.3M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $957K | 37 t |
| 2020 | $862K | 41 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 173 t |
Where Tunisia imports semiconductor machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (35%), Portugal (30%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 35% |
| Portugal | $984K | 30% |
| Italy | $515K | 16% |
| China | $270K | 8.2% |
| France | $175K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $57K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $50K | 1.5% |
| United States | $30K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $22K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $14K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8486
| 8486.20 | Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment | 61% |
| 8486.30 | Display panel manufacturing equipment | 25% |
| 8486.90 | Semiconductor equipment parts | 9.6% |
| 8486.40 | Semiconductor assembly and masking equipment | 4.2% |
| 8486.10 | Semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8486.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $133.41 per kg, 46% below the world average of $245.60, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor machinery exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported semiconductor machinery worth $1.3 million (12 tonnes). France alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+955% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $721K | 55% |
| Italy | $512K | 39% |
| Algeria | $65K | 5% |
| Japan | $14K | 1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia semiconductor machinery imports (HS 8486): 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 8486: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor machinery imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported semiconductor machinery worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 196 countries worldwide. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor machinery to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Portugal (30%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 903% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $133.41 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $245.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semiconductor machinery to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export semiconductor machinery?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor machinery?
The HS code for semiconductor machinery is heading 8486. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8486.20 (61% of the value) and 8486.30 (25%).
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