Worn body appliances imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.7 million of worn body appliances in 2024 (8 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.7 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 | $5.7M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 159 t |
Where Tunisia imports worn body appliances from
Most of the value came from Belgium (21%), Spain (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.2M | 21% |
| Spain | $766K | 13% |
| United States | $710K | 12% |
| France | $567K | 9.9% |
| Austria | $512K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $377K | 6.6% |
| Poland | $343K | 6% |
| Italy | $155K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $149K | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $147K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $716.46 per kg, 22% above the world average of $585.08. 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.
Worn body appliances exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $884 thousand of worn body appliances in 2024 (19 tonnes). Most of it went to China (48%), France (46%), United States (3%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $423K | 48% |
| France | $408K | 46% |
| United States | $24K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $10K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.7% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia worn body appliances imports (HS 9021.90): 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 9021.90: Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of worn body appliances imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported worn body appliances worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn body appliances to Tunisia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Spain (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn body appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $716.46 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $585.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn body appliances to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export worn body appliances?
Yes. Tunisia exported $884 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, France and the United States. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn body appliances?
The HS code for worn body appliances is subheading 9021.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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