Silico-manganese steel bar imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silico-manganese steel bar by Tunisia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 200% 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 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1K | 1 t |
Where Tunisia imports silico-manganese steel bar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 92% |
| Turkey | $163K | 5.3% |
| India | $60K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $23K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
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 silico-manganese steel bar imports (HS 7228.20): 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 7228.20: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel bar imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported silico-manganese steel bar worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel bar to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silico-manganese steel bar to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel bar?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel bar is subheading 7228.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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