Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend by Tunisia reached $88.2 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. Value fell 12% from 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 | $88.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $100.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $89.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $87.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $70.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $71.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $65.3M | 7.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), France (19%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $24.4M | 28% |
| France | $17.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $9.4M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $5.0M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| China | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.42 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill printed | 41% |
| 5514.22 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed | 19% |
| 5514.29 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 8.4% |
| 5514.30 | Heavy synthetic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 6.7% |
| 5514.12 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill | 6.3% |
| 5514.11 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 6.1% |
| 5514.49 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, printed | 3.9% |
| 5514.21 | Plain weave heavy polyester | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.98 per kg, 102% above the world average of $4.94. 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 synthetic cotton blend exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $751 thousand of heavy synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (99 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $401K | 53% |
| France | $98K | 13% |
| Algeria | $83K | 11% |
| Belgium | $80K | 11% |
| Germany | $75K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia heavy synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5514): 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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $88.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 191 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by France (19%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.98 per kg in 2024, 102% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.3 million in 2017 to $88.2 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $100.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export heavy synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Tunisia exported $751 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $87.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5514.42 (40% of the value) and 5514.22 (19%).
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.
Same product, other countries
World heavy synthetic cotton blend trade: top importers and exporters
Heavy synthetic cotton blend product types in Tunisia
- Heavy polyester cotton blend, plain weave
- Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill
- Plain weave heavy polyester
- Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed
- Other weave heavy polyester
- Heavy acrylic cotton blend, dyed
- Heavy synthetic cotton blend, multi-coloured
- Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill printed
- Heavy acrylic cotton blend, printed
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