Special purpose vehicles imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported special purpose vehicles worth $24.9 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $50.9 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 | $24.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $35.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $50.9M | 4.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports special purpose vehicles from
Most of the value came from Italy (48%), China (16%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.0M | 48% |
| China | $3.9M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $995K | 4% |
| Morocco | $951K | 3.8% |
| United States | $394K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $372K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 49% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 30% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 12% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 8% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, close to the world average of $7.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $8.4 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (828 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (32%), Italy (25%), Algeria (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.7M | 32% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 25% |
| Algeria | $1.9M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 14% |
| Senegal | $585K | 7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported special purpose vehicles worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by China (16%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $7.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.9 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $50.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Tunisia exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Italy and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (49% of the value) and 8705.40 (30%).
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