Small diameter hot-rolled bar exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $23.1 million of small diameter hot-rolled bar in 2024 (35.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 445% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.8 million.
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 | $23.1M | 35.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 58.3K t |
| 2022 | $65.8M | 82.3K t |
| 2021 | $51.0M | 64.5K t |
| 2020 | $96K | 198 t |
| 2019 | $5K | 1 t |
Where Tunisia exports small diameter hot-rolled bar to
Most of it went to Spain (25%), France (24%), Libya (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small diameter hot-rolled bar imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $8.9 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 54% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 39% |
| Turkey | $307K | 3.5% |
| Libya | $240K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $86K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia small diameter hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.91): 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of small diameter hot-rolled bar exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 103 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy small diameter hot-rolled bar from Tunisia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by France (24%) and Libya (23%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average export price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of small diameter hot-rolled bar from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5 thousand in 2019 to $23.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $65.8 million. Over 6 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import small diameter hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Tunisia imported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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