Vehicle diesel engines imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $29.7 million of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $29.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 4.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports vehicle diesel engines from
Most of the value came from China (26%), France (23%), Thailand (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 27% |
| France | $6.8M | 23% |
| Thailand | $6.1M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $974K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $529K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $515K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.42 per kg, 20% below the world average of $15.56, 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.
Vehicle diesel engines exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $6.7 million of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (414 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (48%), United Kingdom (30%), Spain (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.2M | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 30% |
| Spain | $694K | 10% |
| Ireland | $242K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $217K | 3.3% |
| Libya | $180K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.9% |
| Algeria | $54K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia vehicle diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported vehicle diesel engines worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by France (23%) and Thailand (20%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $15.56 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 diesel engines to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2018 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export vehicle diesel engines?
Yes. Tunisia exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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