Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet by Tunisia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $4.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were Italy (42%), Turkey (37%), Belgium (6%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 42% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 37% |
| Belgium | $262K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $199K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $168K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $124K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $80K | 1.7% |
| France | $74K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $59K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $392 thousand (353 tonnes). Most of it went to France (44%), Libya (31%), Cote d'Ivoire (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $170K | 44% |
| Libya | $122K | 31% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $58K | 15% |
| Austria | $24K | 6.2% |
| Algeria | $8K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $4K | 1% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.4% |
| French Polynesia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (37%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.77 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 sheet to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Tunisia exported $392 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Libya and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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