Combed fine cotton yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.4 million of combed fine cotton yarn in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.9 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 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports combed fine cotton yarn from
India alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 57% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 25% |
| Greece | $452K | 10% |
| Uzbekistan | $277K | 6.3% |
| China | $30K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
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 combed fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.24): 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 5205.24: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed fine cotton yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported combed fine cotton yarn worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed fine cotton yarn to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of combed fine cotton yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.24. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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