Artificial staple fibre imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported artificial staple fibre worth $2.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 972 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 640 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 918 t |
| 2017 | $642K | 308 t |
Where Tunisia imports artificial staple fibre from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+905% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2.0M | 78% |
| United Kingdom | $240K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $169K | 6.8% |
| France | $137K | 5.5% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5504
| 5504.10 | Viscose rayon staple fiber | 83% |
| 5504.90 | Artificial staple fiber (other) | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia artificial staple fibre imports (HS 5504): 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 5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fibre imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported artificial staple fibre worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fibre to Tunisia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 905% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fibre to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $642 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fibre?
The HS code for artificial staple fibre is heading 5504. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5504.10 (83% of the value) and 5504.90 (17%).
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