Steel ingots imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel ingots by Tunisia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.9 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 | $2.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 48.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 473 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 756 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports steel ingots from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 87% |
| Spain | $278K | 10% |
| France | $91K | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 7206
| 7206.90 | Steel blooms and billets | 94% |
| 7206.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203) | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia steel ingots imports (HS 7206): 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 7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel ingots imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel ingots worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel ingots to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Spain (10%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel ingots to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $24.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel ingots?
The HS code for steel ingots is heading 7206. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7206.90 (94% of the value) and 7206.10 (6%).
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