Chenille yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.3 million of chenille yarn in 2024 (204 tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.3M | 204 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 348 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 278 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 111 t |
| 2017 | $752K | 67 t |
Where Tunisia imports chenille yarn from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), France (28%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $770K | 33% |
| France | $654K | 28% |
| Italy | $304K | 13% |
| Austria | $155K | 6.7% |
| India | $118K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $84K | 3.7% |
| United States | $75K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $57K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $39K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.30 per kg, 84% above the world average of $6.15. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia chenille yarn imports (HS 5606): 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 5606: Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading no. 5606 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn.
Common questions
What is the value of chenille yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported chenille yarn worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply chenille yarn to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($770 thousand), followed by France (28%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of chenille yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.30 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $6.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chenille yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $752 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chenille yarn?
The HS code for chenille yarn is heading 5606. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5606.00. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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