Thick hot-rolled steel coil imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil by Tunisia reached $12.7 million in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $55.0 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 | $12.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 33.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $55.0M | 88.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 48.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 14.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports thick hot-rolled steel coil from
Most of the value came from Libya (29%), China (24%), Turkey (24%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+604% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia thick hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel coil to Tunisia?
Libya was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (24%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 604% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2019 at $55.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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