Welded steel tubes imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Tunisia reached $25.5 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $39.2 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 | $25.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $37.5M | 29.5K t |
| 2017 | $39.2M | 30.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports welded steel tubes from
Most of the value came from Italy (36%), Turkey (26%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.1M | 36% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 26% |
| France | $2.5M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| China | $988K | 3.9% |
| United States | $922K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $624K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $329K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $308K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 45% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 16% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 12% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 9.6% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 8.7% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 8.1% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 0.5% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.39. 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.
Welded steel tubes exports from Tunisia
Exports of welded steel tubes by Tunisia reached $8.7 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (36%), France (31%), Libya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.1M | 36% |
| France | $2.7M | 31% |
| Libya | $1.2M | 14% |
| Austria | $450K | 5.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $388K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $266K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $232K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $157K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $49K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported welded steel tubes worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.2 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $39.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Tunisia exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, France and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7306.30 (45% of the value) and 7306.40 (16%).
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