Steel fasteners imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel fasteners by Tunisia reached $64.3 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $64.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $64.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $57.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $53.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $55.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $45.2M | 7.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports steel fasteners from
Most of the value came from France (42%), China (21%), Italy (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $27.1M | 42% |
| China | $13.6M | 21% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $725K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $684K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $552K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 31% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 27% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 9.1% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 8.6% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 8.6% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 4.8% |
| 7318.23 | Rivets | 3.1% |
| 7318.21 | Spring washers | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.87 per kg, 84% above the world average of $4.28. 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 fasteners exports from Tunisia
Exports of steel fasteners by Tunisia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (288 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (23%), United States (17%), Morocco (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $971K | 24% |
| United States | $721K | 17% |
| Morocco | $418K | 10% |
| Italy | $328K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $204K | 4.9% |
| Algeria | $203K | 4.9% |
| Libya | $159K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $139K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $112K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $108K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel fasteners worth $64.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.87 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.2 million in 2017 to $64.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Tunisia exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $60.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (30% of the value) and 7318.29 (27%).
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