Variable resistors and rheostats exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported variable resistors and rheostats worth $5.4 million (75 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.6 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 | $5.4M | 75 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $345K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $601K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $930K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $776K | 14 t |
Where Tunisia exports variable resistors and rheostats to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.1M | 76% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 20% |
| China | $90K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $35K | 0.7% |
| United States | $31K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Algeria | $5K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.28 per kg, 57% above the world average of $45.32. 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.
Variable resistors and rheostats imports to Tunisia
Imports of variable resistors and rheostats by Tunisia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (149 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (25%), China (25%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 25% |
| China | $1.2M | 25% |
| France | $746K | 15% |
| Poland | $532K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $396K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $250K | 5.1% |
| Kuwait | $217K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $52K | 1.1% |
| Moldova | $47K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $44K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia variable resistors and rheostats exports (HS 8533.40): 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 8533.40: Electrical resistors: variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating).
Common questions
What is the value of variable resistors and rheostats exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported variable resistors and rheostats worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy variable resistors and rheostats from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average export price of variable resistors and rheostats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $71.28 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $45.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of variable resistors and rheostats from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $776 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 592%. The peak was 2021 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import variable resistors and rheostats?
Yes. Tunisia imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and France. That compares with exports of $5.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for variable resistors and rheostats?
The HS code for variable resistors and rheostats is subheading 8533.40. 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 8533 page.
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