Abrasive cloth imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of abrasive cloth by Tunisia reached $5.8 million in 2024 (432 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $5.8M | 433 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 651 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 796 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 799 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 503 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 676 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 764 t |
Where Tunisia imports abrasive cloth from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Italy (20%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 20% |
| Finland | $750K | 13% |
| France | $644K | 11% |
| Germany | $367K | 6.3% |
| Poland | $344K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $235K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $198K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $128K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $109K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 6805
| 6805.20 | Abrasive paper | 49% |
| 6805.30 | Abrasive sheets (other) | 36% |
| 6805.10 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.37 per kg, 33% above the world average of $10.07. 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.
Abrasive cloth exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $385 thousand of abrasive cloth in 2024 (36 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $347K | 90% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 8.1% |
| Libya | $5K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| Gabon | $0K | 0% |
| Moldova | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia abrasive cloth imports (HS 6805): 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 6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive cloth imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported abrasive cloth worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive cloth to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Finland (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.37 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $10.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive cloth to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export abrasive cloth?
Yes. Tunisia exported $385 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive cloth?
The HS code for abrasive cloth is heading 6805. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6805.20 (49% of the value) and 6805.30 (36%).
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