Artificial staple yarn exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of artificial staple yarn by Tunisia reached $9.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 822 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Tunisia exports artificial staple yarn to
Italy alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.2M | 98% |
| Turkey | $179K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5510
| 5510.11 | Viscose rayon staple yarn | 61% |
| 5510.90 | Rayon blend yarn (other) | 30% |
| 5510.20 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale | 6.1% |
| 5510.12 | Artificial staple blend yarn | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5510.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple yarn imports to Tunisia
Imports of artificial staple yarn by Tunisia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (323 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), India (13%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+654% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $404K | 26% |
| India | $205K | 13% |
| Portugal | $203K | 13% |
| Turkey | $152K | 9.8% |
| France | $145K | 9.4% |
| Bulgaria | $116K | 7.5% |
| Slovenia | $110K | 7.1% |
| China | $102K | 6.6% |
| Indonesia | $48K | 3.1% |
| United States | $38K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia artificial staple yarn exports (HS 5510): 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 5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple yarn exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported artificial staple yarn worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 95 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy artificial staple yarn from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of artificial staple yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $3.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of artificial staple yarn from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import artificial staple yarn?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, India and Portugal. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple yarn?
The HS code for artificial staple yarn is heading 5510. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5510.11 (61% of the value) and 5510.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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