Cotton sewing thread imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton sewing thread by Tunisia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (162 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $2.1M | 162 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 265 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 472 t |
Where Tunisia imports cotton sewing thread from
Italy alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 75% |
| Germany | $235K | 11% |
| Turkey | $82K | 3.8% |
| India | $56K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $55K | 2.6% |
| China | $52K | 2.4% |
| France | $40K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5204
| 5204.20 | Cotton: sewing thread, put up for retail sale | 59% |
| 5204.11 | Cotton: sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale | 24% |
| 5204.19 | Cotton: sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.19 per kg, 151% above the world average of $5.26. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia cotton sewing thread imports (HS 5204): 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 5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton sewing thread imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cotton sewing thread worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton sewing thread to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.19 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $5.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton sewing thread to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton sewing thread?
The HS code for cotton sewing thread is heading 5204. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5204.20 (59% of the value) and 5204.11 (24%).
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