Card clothing and technical fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $3.5 million of card clothing and technical fabric in 2024 (126 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 121% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.5M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 82 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 73 t |
| 2020 | $935K | 49 t |
| 2019 | $827K | 72 t |
| 2018 | $851K | 60 t |
| 2017 | $724K | 126 t |
Where Tunisia imports card clothing and technical fabric from
The largest suppliers were Romania (46%), Italy (35%), Portugal (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.6M | 46% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 35% |
| Portugal | $318K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $118K | 3.4% |
| France | $110K | 3.2% |
| India | $41K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $35K | 1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.53 per kg, 97% above the world average of $14.00. 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.
Card clothing and technical fabric exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported card clothing and technical fabric worth $1.1 million (36 tonnes). France alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $804K | 71% |
| Poland | $294K | 26% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia card clothing and technical fabric imports (HS 5911.10): 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 5911.10: Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles.
Common questions
What is the value of card clothing and technical fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported card clothing and technical fabric worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries supply card clothing and technical fabric to Tunisia?
Romania was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (35%) and Portugal (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average import price of card clothing and technical fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.53 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $14.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of card clothing and technical fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $724 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 380%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export card clothing and technical fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Poland and Switzerland. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for card clothing and technical fabric?
The HS code for card clothing and technical fabric is subheading 5911.10. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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