Steel prop and scaffolding exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported steel prop and scaffolding worth $45.0 million (18.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $45.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $43.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $45.5M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 12.2K t |
Where Tunisia exports steel prop and scaffolding to
France alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $29.7M | 66% |
| Libya | $8.5M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $928K | 2.1% |
| Algeria | $431K | 1% |
| Portugal | $200K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $194K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel prop and scaffolding imports to Tunisia
Imports of steel prop and scaffolding by Tunisia reached $7.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia steel prop and scaffolding exports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported steel prop and scaffolding worth $45.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel prop and scaffolding from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Libya (19%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of steel prop and scaffolding from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $45.0 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2021 at $45.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Tunisia imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Italy and Lebanon. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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