Acrylic staple yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported acrylic staple yarn worth $3.3 million (606 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 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 | $3.3M | 606 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 443 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 588 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 331 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 528 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 725 t |
Where Tunisia imports acrylic staple yarn from
Most of the value came from Slovenia (36%), Portugal (24%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.38 per kg, close to the world average of $4.71.
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 acrylic staple yarn imports (HS 5509.31): 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 5509.31: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic staple yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported acrylic staple yarn worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 117 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic staple yarn to Tunisia?
Slovenia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Portugal (24%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.38 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $4.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic staple yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.31. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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