Steel shapes imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $43.6 million of steel shapes in 2024 (54.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $64.7 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 | $43.6M | 54.3K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 65.7K t |
| 2022 | $64.7M | 64.4K t |
| 2021 | $48.2M | 59.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 46.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 62.5K t |
| 2018 | $53.3M | 79.6K t |
| 2017 | $43.0M | 82.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports steel shapes from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (39%), Spain (29%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $17.2M | 40% |
| Spain | $12.6M | 29% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 9% |
| Algeria | $3.3M | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| France | $983K | 2.3% |
| China | $705K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $634K | 1.5% |
| Libya | $625K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $405K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 44% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 18% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 12% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 10% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 4.6% |
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 3.5% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 3% |
| 7216.40 | Steel angles and T-sections | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $6.8 million of steel shapes in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (44%), Libya (31%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.0M | 44% |
| Libya | $2.1M | 31% |
| France | $935K | 14% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $476K | 7% |
| Morocco | $153K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $104K | 1.5% |
| French Polynesia | $56K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0% |
| Gabon | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel shapes worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Spain (29%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel shapes to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.0 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $64.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export steel shapes?
Yes. Tunisia exported $6.8 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 $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7216.32 (44% of the value) and 7216.33 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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