Steel drum imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.1 million of steel drum in 2024 (457 tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 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 | $2.1M | 457 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 310 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 914 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 494 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 393 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 571 t |
Where Tunisia imports steel drum from
The largest suppliers were Italy (45%), Spain (25%), Portugal (7%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $943K | 45% |
| Spain | $527K | 25% |
| Portugal | $155K | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $147K | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $140K | 6.7% |
| France | $92K | 4.4% |
| China | $28K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.53. 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 drum exports from Tunisia
Exports of steel drum by Tunisia reached $374 thousand in 2024 (86 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $303K | 81% |
| Canada | $20K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 3.6% |
| Greece | $13K | 3.4% |
| Morocco | $7K | 1.7% |
| France | $6K | 1.7% |
| Algeria | $5K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $4K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel drum imports (HS 7310.10): 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 7310.10: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not exceeding 300l.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drum imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel drum worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 457 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drum to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($943 thousand), followed by Spain (25%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel drum to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export steel drum?
Yes. Tunisia exported $374 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drum?
The HS code for steel drum is subheading 7310.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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