Carded acrylic staple fiber imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carded acrylic staple fiber by Tunisia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 684 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 598 t |
Where Tunisia imports carded acrylic staple fiber from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 62% |
| Portugal | $542K | 20% |
| India | $335K | 12% |
| Thailand | $157K | 5.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, close to the world average of $3.02.
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 carded acrylic staple fiber imports (HS 5506.30): 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 5506.30: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded acrylic staple fiber imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported carded acrylic staple fiber worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 98 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded acrylic staple fiber to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Portugal (20%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of carded acrylic staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carded acrylic staple fiber to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded acrylic staple fiber?
The HS code for carded acrylic staple fiber is subheading 5506.30. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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