Tin rods imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.7 million of tin rods in 2024 (133 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $4.7M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 185 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 186 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 92 t |
Where Tunisia imports tin rods from
One supplier dominates: Hungary accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $3.2M | 68% |
| Germany | $460K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $451K | 9.6% |
| France | $298K | 6.3% |
| China | $86K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $78K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $46K | 1% |
| Spain | $41K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $35K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.51 per kg, 49% above the world average of $23.88. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia tin rods imports (HS 8003): 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 8003: Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Common questions
What is the value of tin rods imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported tin rods worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin rods to Tunisia?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.51 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $23.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tin rods to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export tin rods?
Yes. Tunisia exported $396 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and the Netherlands. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin rods?
The HS code for tin rods is heading 8003. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8003.00. It sits in HS chapter 80 (tin; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8003 page.
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