Glass fiber imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $32.3 million of glass fiber in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more 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 | $32.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 8.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports glass fiber from
The largest suppliers were France (21%), China (19%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.9M | 21% |
| China | $6.1M | 19% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 19% |
| United States | $3.1M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 7.9% |
| Bahrain | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $878K | 2.7% |
| India | $465K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibre products (other) | 42% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibre mats | 17% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibre boards and mattresses | 14% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibre rovings | 9.7% |
| 7019.32 | Glass fibre non-woven sheets | 6.4% |
| 7019.59 | Woven glass fibre fabrics (other) | 6% |
| 7019.19 | Glass fibre yarns and threads | 2.3% |
| 7019.40 | Woven glass fibre fabric | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 82% above the world average of $2.48. 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.
Glass fiber exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $27.7 million of glass fiber in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (42%), France (40%), Germany (3%).
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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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported glass fiber worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (19%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass fiber to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $38.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export glass fiber?
Yes. Tunisia exported $27.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Germany. That compares with imports of $32.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7019.90 (41% of the value) and 7019.31 (17%).
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