Steel drums exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $19.3 million of steel drums in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 5.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports steel drums to
Algeria alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $12.6M | 65% |
| Libya | $4.8M | 25% |
| Burkina Faso | $726K | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $294K | 1.5% |
| Mali | $229K | 1.2% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $214K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $95K | 0.5% |
| France | $60K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $48K | 0.3% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $44K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 67% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 31% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drums imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $7.1 million of steel drums in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (35%), China (23%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 35% |
| China | $1.7M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 20% |
| Spain | $535K | 7.5% |
| France | $442K | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $163K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $140K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $52K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $46K | 0.7% |
| United States | $42K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel drums exports (HS 7310): 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: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported steel drums worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel drums from Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Libya (25%) and Burkina Faso (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Guinea-Bissau grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel drums from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import steel drums?
Yes. Tunisia imported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (67% of the value) and 7310.29 (31%).
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