Transport containers imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported transport containers worth $7.3 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $7.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 571 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 697 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 652 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 607 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 601 t |
| 2017 | $747K | 783 t |
Where Tunisia imports transport containers from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.5M | 61% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 33% |
| Poland | $88K | 1.2% |
| China | $86K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $73K | 1% |
| Spain | $73K | 1% |
| Romania | $31K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 294% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Transport containers exports from Tunisia
Exports of transport containers by Tunisia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (669 tonnes). Algeria alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.7M | 79% |
| Libya | $231K | 11% |
| France | $97K | 4.6% |
| United States | $69K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported transport containers worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Italy (33%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 294% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transport containers to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $747 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 882%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export transport containers?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
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