Steel U-sections imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel u-sections by Tunisia reached $4.5 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.3 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 | $4.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 10.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports steel u-sections from
Turkey alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel U-sections exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $593 thousand of steel u-sections in 2024 (793 tonnes). Algeria alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $381K | 64% |
| France | $173K | 29% |
| Italy | $35K | 5.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.6% |
| French Polynesia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel u-sections worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.78 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 u-sections to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export steel u-sections?
Yes. Tunisia exported $593 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, France and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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