Braid and trimming imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.6 million of braid and trimming in 2024 (208 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.6M | 209 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 265 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 318 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 297 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 394 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 356 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 279 t |
Where Tunisia imports braid and trimming from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), France (27%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5808
| 5808.10 | Braid trim | 51% |
| 5808.90 | Ornamental trimming | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.28 per kg, 129% above the world average of $9.75. 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.
Braid and trimming exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported braid and trimming worth $3.6 million (186 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. France alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 55% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 31% |
| North Macedonia | $127K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $75K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $38K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 1% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $23K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia braid and trimming imports (HS 5808): 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 5808: Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of braid and trimming imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported braid and trimming worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply braid and trimming to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (27%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of braid and trimming per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.28 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $9.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of braid and trimming to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export braid and trimming?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and North Macedonia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for braid and trimming?
The HS code for braid and trimming is heading 5808. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5808.10 (51% of the value) and 5808.90 (49%).
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