Zinc-plated steel strip imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $3.2 million of zinc-plated steel strip in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $500K | 537 t |
Where Tunisia imports zinc-plated steel strip from
Most of the value came from Spain (38%), Italy (34%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia zinc-plated steel strip imports (HS 7212.20): 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 7212.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel strip imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported zinc-plated steel strip worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-plated steel strip to Tunisia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (34%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-plated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-plated steel strip to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $500 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 548%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel strip is subheading 7212.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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