Stainless steel sheet imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $14.7 million of stainless steel sheet in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 5.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports stainless steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (36%), China (14%), Indonesia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.3M | 36% |
| China | $2.1M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 9.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $892K | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $698K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $626K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $418K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $214K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.33 | Thin cold-rolled stainless | 24% |
| 7219.90 | Stainless sheet (other processing) | 19% |
| 7219.34 | Very thin cold-rolled stainless | 16% |
| 7219.22 | Hot-rolled stainless plate | 11% |
| 7219.32 | Medium cold-rolled stainless | 7.8% |
| 7219.31 | Cold-rolled stainless plate | 6.6% |
| 7219.21 | Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet | 3.1% |
| 7219.35 | Cold-rolled stainless foil | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, 50% above the world average of $2.30. 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 sheet exports from Tunisia
Exports of stainless steel sheet by Tunisia reached $470 thousand in 2024 (82 tonnes). Most of it went to Sweden (35%), France (17%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+714% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $164K | 35% |
| France | $80K | 17% |
| Turkey | $56K | 12% |
| Italy | $34K | 7.3% |
| Slovenia | $34K | 7.3% |
| Norway | $29K | 6.2% |
| Morocco | $28K | 6% |
| Algeria | $25K | 5.2% |
| Mali | $9K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219): 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 7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported stainless steel sheet worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (14%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 409% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $2.30 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 sheet to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export stainless steel sheet?
Yes. Tunisia exported $470 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, France and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7219.33 (24% of the value) and 7219.90 (19%).
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