Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $265.6 million of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $452.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $369.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $452.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $372.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $343.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $361.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $306.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $253.1M | 3.0K t |
Where Tunisia exports transmission and switching apparatus to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $191.0M | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $30.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| United States | $2.0M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $76.97 per kg, 65% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $81.2 million of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (237 tonnes). China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.5M | 61% |
| Indonesia | $8.2M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $3.6M | 4.4% |
| France | $3.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 2% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia transmission and switching apparatus exports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported transmission and switching apparatus worth $265.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy transmission and switching apparatus from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($191.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared export value was about $76.97 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of transmission and switching apparatus from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $253.1 million in 2017 to $265.6 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $452.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $340.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Tunisia imported $81.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and Taiwan. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $184.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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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