Vehicle bodies imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $13.0 million of vehicle bodies in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $13.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 206 t |
Where Tunisia imports vehicle bodies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 82% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $684K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $201K | 1.6% |
| France | $45K | 0.4% |
| India | $29K | 0.2% |
| United States | $20K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 76% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.62 per kg, 29% above the world average of $9.00. 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 vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported vehicle bodies worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.62 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $9.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export vehicle bodies?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Algeria and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (76% of the value) and 8707.10 (24%).
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