Dyed light plain cotton fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported dyed light plain cotton fabric worth $24.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 169 countries for imports of this product. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $24.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 453 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 747 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 54 t |
Where Tunisia imports dyed light plain cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from France (43%), Italy (14%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.3M | 43% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 14% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| China | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $405K | 1.7% |
| Algeria | $335K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $100K | 0.4% |
| United States | $99K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.04 per kg, 48% above the world average of $14.26. 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 dyed light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.31): 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 5208.31: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed light plain cotton fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported dyed light plain cotton fabric worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed light plain cotton fabric to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.04 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $14.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed light plain cotton fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.31. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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