Traffic control equipment imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported traffic control equipment worth $3.6 million (86 tonnes). That is 149% more than in 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 | $3.6M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 21 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $645K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 27 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 45 t |
Where Tunisia imports traffic control equipment from
Austria alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+994% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.9M | 53% |
| Italy | $983K | 27% |
| Belgium | $182K | 5.1% |
| France | $175K | 4.9% |
| Portugal | $135K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $86K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $78K | 2.2% |
| China | $24K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8530
| 8530.10 | Railway signalling equipment | 48% |
| 8530.80 | Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of… | 29% |
| 8530.90 | Traffic control parts | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.94 per kg, 27% below the world average of $57.12, 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.
Traffic control equipment exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported traffic control equipment worth $2.1 million (29 tonnes). France alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.9M | 91% |
| China | $151K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $12K | 0.6% |
| Serbia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| Montenegro | $1K | 0% |
| Iceland | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia traffic control equipment imports (HS 8530): 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 8530: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, airfields, excluding those of heading no. 8608.
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control equipment imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported traffic control equipment worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 149% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control equipment to Tunisia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 994% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.94 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $57.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of traffic control equipment to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export traffic control equipment?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control equipment?
The HS code for traffic control equipment is heading 8530. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8530.10 (48% of the value) and 8530.80 (29%).
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