Welding supplies imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported welding supplies worth $4.8 million (658 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $4.8M | 658 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 793 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 742 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 892 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 737 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 727 t |
Where Tunisia imports welding supplies from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), Turkey (14%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 27% |
| Turkey | $665K | 14% |
| Germany | $553K | 12% |
| Sweden | $498K | 10% |
| China | $398K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $319K | 6.7% |
| Austria | $303K | 6.4% |
| United States | $147K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $127K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $96K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 40% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 32% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 21% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 7.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.24 per kg, 137% above the world average of $3.05. 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.
Welding supplies exports from Tunisia
Exports of welding supplies by Tunisia reached $267 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $244K | 91% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.4% |
| France | $4K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 1% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported welding supplies worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 658 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.24 per kg in 2024, 137% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export welding supplies?
Yes. Tunisia exported $267 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Cote d'Ivoire and Germany. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (40% of the value) and 8311.30 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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