Telephone and communication parts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $20.1 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (788 tonnes). Value rose 74% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $93.7 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 | $20.1M | 788 t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 103 t |
| 2022 | $35.2M | 332 t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $93.7M | 892 t |
| 2018 | $43.8M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 550 t |
Where Tunisia imports telephone and communication parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 62% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 18% |
| France | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $505K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $354K | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $328K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $319K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $309K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $206K | 1% |
| United States | $155K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.45 per kg, 80% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $14.2 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (160 tonnes). France alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.4M | 52% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 16% |
| Hungary | $671K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $420K | 3% |
| China | $293K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $166K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $144K | 1% |
| North Macedonia | $74K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported telephone and communication parts worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 788 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Italy (18%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 874% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.45 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $93.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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