Artificial filament fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial filament fabric by Tunisia reached $19.6 million in 2024 (658 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.8 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 | $19.6M | 658 t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports artificial filament fabric from
The largest suppliers were Italy (32%), France (22%), China (19%).
Product types under HS 5408
| 5408.10 | High-tenacity viscose rayon fabric | 28% |
| 5408.22 | Artificial filament fabric (dyed) | 20% |
| 5408.32 | Artificial fabric (other, dyed) | 17% |
| 5408.34 | Printed artificial fabric (other) | 14% |
| 5408.24 | Printed artificial filament fabric | 11% |
| 5408.31 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, unbleached or bleached | 4.6% |
| 5408.33 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, of yarns of different colours | 3.5% |
| 5408.23 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.80 per kg, 154% above the world average of $11.72. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia artificial filament fabric imports (HS 5408): 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 5408: Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported artificial filament fabric worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 658 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by France (22%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.80 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $11.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial filament fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric is heading 5408. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5408.10 (28% of the value) and 5408.22 (20%).
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