Knit swimwear and activewear exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $126.8 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $142.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $126.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $94.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $82.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $110.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $139.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $120.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports knit swimwear and activewear to
The largest buyer markets were France (41%), Ireland (10%), Italy (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $52.0M | 41% |
| Ireland | $12.4M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $10.2M | 8% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $9.0M | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.41 | Women's synthetic swimwear | 78% |
| 6112.31 | Men's synthetic swimwear | 14% |
| 6112.49 | Women's swimwear (other materials) | 3.6% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 2.2% |
| 6112.11 | Cotton track suits | 0.9% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.8% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits (other materials) | 0.2% |
| 6112.12 | Synthetic track suits | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.63 per kg, 118% above the world average of $32.83. 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.
Knit swimwear and activewear imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $4.1 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (86 tonnes). France alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 53% |
| Belgium | $973K | 24% |
| China | $310K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $152K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $127K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $88K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $46K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $29K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia knit swimwear and activewear exports (HS 6112): 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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $126.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 190 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit swimwear and activewear from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($52.0 million), followed by Ireland (10%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $71.63 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $32.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of knit swimwear and activewear from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $120.5 million in 2017 to $126.8 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $142.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Tunisia imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Belgium and China. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $122.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6112.41 (78% of the value) and 6112.31 (14%).
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