Steel I-sections imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $19.0 million of steel i-sections in 2024 (24.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.4 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 | $19.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 32.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 25.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 33.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 29.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports steel i-sections from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (42%), Spain (41%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.1M | 43% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $744K | 3.9% |
| China | $511K | 2.7% |
| Luxembourg | $360K | 1.9% |
| France | $151K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $105K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel I-sections exports from Tunisia
Exports of steel i-sections by Tunisia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (39%), Libya (38%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.1M | 39% |
| Libya | $1.1M | 38% |
| France | $428K | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $202K | 6.8% |
| French Polynesia | $37K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $33K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel i-sections imports (HS 7216.32): 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 7216.32: Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel i-sections imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel i-sections worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel i-sections to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Spain (41%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel i-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.82 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 i-sections to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export steel i-sections?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel i-sections?
The HS code for steel i-sections is subheading 7216.32. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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