Storage media exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of storage media by Tunisia reached $69.9 million in 2024 (601 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $88.9 million.
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 | $69.9M | 601 t |
| 2023 | $88.9M | 922 t |
| 2022 | $65.1M | 797 t |
| 2021 | $71.0M | 661 t |
| 2020 | $44.0M | 781 t |
| 2019 | $35.5M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 318 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 126 t |
Where Tunisia exports storage media to
Most of it went to France (27%), Germany (23%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $18.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 23% |
| Italy | $9.5M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 5.6% |
| Romania | $3.7M | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 4.7% |
| North Macedonia | $3.0M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8523
| 8523.52 | Smart cards | 70% |
| 8523.51 | Solid-state storage devices | 22% |
| 8523.21 | Magnetic stripe cards | 4.7% |
| 8523.80 | Storage media (other) | 1.7% |
| 8523.29 | Magnetic tape media | 0.8% |
| 8523.59 | Semiconductor storage media (other) | 0.3% |
| 8523.49 | Recorded optical discs | 0.1% |
| 8523.41 | Blank optical discs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.34 per kg, 39% below the world average of $190.33, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Storage media imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported storage media worth $53.6 million (236 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (42%), Italy (12%), Singapore (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.4M | 42% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 12% |
| Singapore | $4.6M | 8.6% |
| France | $3.4M | 6.4% |
| Hungary | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia storage media exports (HS 8523): 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 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported storage media worth $69.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 601 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy storage media from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of storage media per kg?
The average declared export value was about $116.34 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $190.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of storage media from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $69.9 million in 2024, an increase of 560%. The peak was 2023 at $88.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import storage media?
Yes. Tunisia imported $53.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Singapore. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media?
The HS code for storage media is heading 8523. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8523.52 (70% of the value) and 8523.51 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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