Jute fiber imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.9 million of jute fiber in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 million.
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 | $2.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports jute fiber from
One supplier dominates: Bangladesh accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $2.9M | 99% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.8% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5303
| 5303.10 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie) | 88% |
| 5303.90 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: processed but not spun, tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock (excluding flax… | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia jute fiber imports (HS 5303): 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 5303: Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Common questions
What is the value of jute fiber imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported jute fiber worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute fiber to Tunisia?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of jute fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of jute fiber to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute fiber?
The HS code for jute fiber is heading 5303. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5303.10 (88% of the value) and 5303.90 (12%).
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