Heavy cotton fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported heavy cotton fabric worth $295.2 million (36.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. Value rose 15% on 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 | $295.2M | 36.5K t |
| 2023 | $256.8M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $318.3M | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $262.3M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $226.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $247.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $285.1M | 28.6K t |
| 2017 | $193.6M | 19.3K t |
Where Tunisia imports heavy cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Turkey (26%), France (15%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5209
| 5209.42 | Denim | 62% |
| 5209.32 | Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric | 12% |
| 5209.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 8.2% |
| 5209.22 | Bleached heavy twill cotton fabric | 4.2% |
| 5209.29 | Bleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 2.7% |
| 5209.59 | Printed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 2.1% |
| 5209.12 | Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric | 2% |
| 5209.52 | Printed heavy twill cotton fabric | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.09 per kg, close to the world average of $6.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy cotton fabric exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $6.8 million of heavy cotton fabric in 2024 (980 tonnes). Italy alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia heavy cotton fabric imports (HS 5209): 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 5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported heavy cotton fabric worth $295.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 211 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton fabric to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($76.5 million), followed by France (15%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy cotton fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $193.6 million in 2017 to $295.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $318.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $260.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export heavy cotton fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Bangladesh and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $288.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton fabric is heading 5209. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5209.42 (62% of the value) and 5209.32 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World heavy cotton fabric trade: top importers and exporters
Heavy cotton fabric product types in Tunisia
- Unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric
- Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric
- Unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Bleached heavy twill cotton fabric
- Bleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric
- Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric
- Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Denim
- Printed heavy twill cotton fabric
- Printed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
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