Stainless steel ingots imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $7.1 million of stainless steel ingots in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 266 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 431 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 369 t |
| 2017 | $284K | 29 t |
Where Tunisia imports stainless steel ingots from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.0M | 71% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 20% |
| United States | $493K | 7% |
| Belgium | $116K | 1.6% |
| China | $38K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7218
| 7218.10 | Steel, stainless: ingots and other primary forms | 93% |
| 7218.99 | Round stainless ingot | 6.1% |
| 7218.91 | Rectangular stainless ingot | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7218.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 111% above the world average of $2.44. 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.
Stainless steel ingots exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $346 thousand of stainless steel ingots in 2024 (10 tonnes). Slovakia alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $267K | 77% |
| France | $75K | 22% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1% |
| Libya | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia stainless steel ingots imports (HS 7218): 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 7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel ingots imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported stainless steel ingots worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel ingots to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Italy (20%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $2.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel ingots to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $284 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export stainless steel ingots?
Yes. Tunisia exported $346 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovakia, France and Switzerland. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel ingots?
The HS code for stainless steel ingots is heading 7218. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7218.10 (92% of the value) and 7218.99 (6%).
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