Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) by Tunisia reached $9.8 million in 2024 (921 tonnes). That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $9.8M | 921 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 915 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 947 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 206 t |
Where Tunisia imports vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 77% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 13% |
| Japan | $684K | 7% |
| Turkey | $201K | 2.1% |
| India | $29K | 0.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.66 per kg, close to the world average of $9.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports (HS 8707.90): 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 8707.90: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 921 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.66 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 752%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $353 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
The HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) is subheading 8707.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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