Steel structural sections exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported steel structural sections worth $124.8 million (45.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $124.8M | 45.6K t |
| 2023 | $126.1M | 58.5K t |
| 2022 | $101.3M | 43.9K t |
| 2021 | $97.3M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $77.3M | 44.5K t |
| 2019 | $99.6M | 59.1K t |
| 2018 | $86.4M | 47.5K t |
| 2017 | $50.6M | 30.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports steel structural sections to
Most of it went to France (32%), Libya (23%), Algeria (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $40.1M | 32% |
| Libya | $28.5M | 23% |
| Algeria | $15.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $7.9M | 6.3% |
| Guinea | $5.0M | 4% |
| Togo | $3.8M | 3% |
| Senegal | $3.6M | 2.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Mali | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Benin | $2.0M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 49% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 36% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 15% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 0.5% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $39.6 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (24%), France (16%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel structural sections exports (HS 7308): 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: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported steel structural sections worth $124.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel structural sections from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($40.1 million), followed by Libya (23%) and Algeria (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel structural sections from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.6 million in 2017 to $124.8 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2023 at $126.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import steel structural sections?
Yes. Tunisia imported $39.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $85.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (49% of the value) and 7308.40 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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