Steel wire imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported steel wire worth $14.7 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.7 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 | $14.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 7.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports steel wire from
Most of the value came from Algeria (20%), Turkey (19%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.0M | 20% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 19% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 18% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 6.9% |
| China | $968K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $572K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $543K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $476K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $297K | 2% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 60% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 29% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 9.4% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported steel wire worth $4.6 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (40%), United States (26%), Algeria (11%).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia steel wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported steel wire worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2021 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export steel wire?
Yes. Tunisia exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the United States and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (60% of the value) and 7217.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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