Heavy cotton blend fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy cotton blend fabric by Tunisia reached $71.0 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is 11% 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 | $71.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $79.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $87.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $82.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $57.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $68.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $76.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $76.5M | 7.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports heavy cotton blend fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (21%), Italy (18%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $14.9M | 21% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 18% |
| Belgium | $11.6M | 16% |
| France | $9.8M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 7.4% |
| China | $3.6M | 5% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $868K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 5211
| 5211.52 | Printed heavy twill cotton blend fabric | 25% |
| 5211.42 | Denim blend | 21% |
| 5211.32 | Dyed heavy twill cotton blend fabric | 15% |
| 5211.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 12% |
| 5211.59 | Printed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 7.6% |
| 5211.49 | Multi-colour heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 6.4% |
| 5211.20 | Bleached heavy cotton blend fabric | 4.9% |
| 5211.31 | Dyed heavy plain cotton blend fabric | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.97 per kg, 110% above the world average of $6.17. 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.
Heavy cotton blend fabric exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $439 thousand of heavy cotton blend fabric in 2024 (100 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (36%), Turkey (27%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+858% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $159K | 36% |
| Turkey | $119K | 27% |
| Italy | $47K | 11% |
| Spain | $47K | 11% |
| France | $33K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $32K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia heavy cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5211): 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 5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton blend fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $71.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton blend fabric to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.97 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $6.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy cotton blend fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.5 million in 2017 to $71.0 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $87.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export heavy cotton blend fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $439 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Turkey and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $70.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric is heading 5211. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5211.52 (25% of the value) and 5211.42 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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World heavy cotton blend fabric trade: top importers and exporters
Heavy cotton blend fabric product types in Tunisia
- Bleached heavy cotton blend fabric
- Dyed heavy plain cotton blend fabric
- Dyed heavy twill cotton blend fabric
- Dyed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves)
- Denim blend
- Multi-colour heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves)
- Printed heavy twill cotton blend fabric
- Printed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves)
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