Welding flux imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $7.6 million of welding flux in 2024 (802 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.6M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 916 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 979 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 919 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 905 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 786 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 942 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 808 t |
Where Tunisia imports welding flux from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (27%), Italy (25%), France (20%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $2.0M | 27% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 25% |
| France | $1.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $684K | 9% |
| China | $431K | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $390K | 5.1% |
| Poland | $209K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $118K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $86K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3810
| 3810.10 | Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials | 60% |
| 3810.90 | Welding electrode coating | 40% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.47 per kg, 85% above the world average of $5.11. 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 welding flux imports (HS 3810): 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 3810: Metal-pickling preparations; fluxes etc for soldering, brazing; welding powders, pastes of metal and other materials; preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding flux imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported welding flux worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 802 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding flux to Tunisia?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (25%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding flux per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $5.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding flux to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export welding flux?
Yes. Tunisia exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding flux?
The HS code for welding flux is heading 3810. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3810.10 (60% of the value) and 3810.90 (40%).
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