Steel chain imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $6.2 million of steel chain in 2024 (676 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.5 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 | $6.2M | 676 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports steel chain from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (19%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 34% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 19% |
| France | $875K | 14% |
| Germany | $638K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $551K | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $146K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $118K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $103K | 1.7% |
| India | $96K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 46% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 17% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 17% |
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 7.7% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 5.7% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 5.7% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 0.7% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.18 per kg, 102% above the world average of $4.54. 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.
Steel chain exports from Tunisia
Exports of steel chain by Tunisia reached $776 thousand in 2024 (101 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (50%), Germany (19%), Poland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $385K | 50% |
| Germany | $149K | 19% |
| Poland | $59K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $43K | 5.5% |
| Libya | $38K | 4.9% |
| Austria | $21K | 2.7% |
| France | $21K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $14K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $11K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel chain worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 676 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (19%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.18 per kg in 2024, 102% above the world average of $4.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel chain to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export steel chain?
Yes. Tunisia exported $776 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Germany and Poland. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (46% of the value) and 7315.89 (17%).
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