Filament sewing thread imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported filament sewing thread worth $16.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports filament sewing thread from
Most of the value came from Italy (21%), Turkey (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.4M | 21% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 17% |
| China | $2.4M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| France | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| India | $438K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $306K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $244K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 5401
| 5401.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 97% |
| 5401.20 | Artificial filament sewing thread | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.02 per kg, 93% above the world average of $8.28. 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.
Filament sewing thread exports from Tunisia
Exports of filament sewing thread by Tunisia reached $820 thousand in 2024 (52 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (30%), Morocco (28%), France (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $248K | 30% |
| Morocco | $232K | 28% |
| France | $164K | 20% |
| Turkey | $96K | 12% |
| Italy | $24K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $9K | 1.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $9K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia filament sewing thread imports (HS 5401): 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 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of filament sewing thread imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported filament sewing thread worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply filament sewing thread to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.02 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $8.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filament sewing thread to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export filament sewing thread?
Yes. Tunisia exported $820 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for filament sewing thread?
The HS code for filament sewing thread is heading 5401. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5401.10 (97% of the value) and 5401.20 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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