Blended cotton yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $9.7 million of blended cotton yarn in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $9.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports blended cotton yarn from
Most of the value came from Turkey (50%), Italy (22%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5206
| 5206.12 | Medium blended cotton yarn | 35% |
| 5206.11 | Coarse blended cotton yarn | 19% |
| 5206.43 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric… | 11% |
| 5206.23 | Combed medium-fine blended cotton yarn | 10% |
| 5206.15 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric… | 4.2% |
| 5206.13 | Medium-fine blended cotton yarn | 3.8% |
| 5206.24 | Combed fine blended cotton yarn | 3.5% |
| 5206.22 | Combed medium blended cotton yarn | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
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 blended cotton yarn imports (HS 5206): 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 5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended cotton yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported blended cotton yarn worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended cotton yarn to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (22%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of blended cotton yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for blended cotton yarn is heading 5206. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5206.12 (35% of the value) and 5206.11 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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