Cotton yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton yarn by Tunisia reached $30.8 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $55.4 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 | $30.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $36.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $55.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $32.8M | 8.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (36%), India (36%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.2M | 36% |
| India | $11.2M | 36% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.2M | 4% |
| Germany | $696K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $482K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $411K | 1.3% |
| United States | $247K | 0.8% |
| China | $168K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.23 | Combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 28% |
| 5205.22 | Combed medium cotton yarn | 17% |
| 5205.24 | Combed fine cotton yarn | 14% |
| 5205.42 | Twisted combed medium cotton yarn | 11% |
| 5205.43 | Twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 6.3% |
| 5205.12 | Medium cotton yarn | 4.6% |
| 5205.47 | Twisted combed superfine cotton yarn | 3.3% |
| 5205.44 | Twisted combed fine cotton yarn | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 31% above the world average of $3.00. 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.
Cotton yarn exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported cotton yarn worth $265 thousand (67 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $161K | 61% |
| Italy | $99K | 38% |
| France | $4K | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia cotton yarn imports (HS 5205): 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: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cotton yarn worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by India (36%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.8 million in 2017 to $30.8 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $55.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export cotton yarn?
Yes. Tunisia exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Italy and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5205.23 (28% of the value) and 5205.22 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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