Knitted pile fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted pile fabric by Tunisia reached $37.1 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $37.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 3.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports knitted pile fabric from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Germany (13%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Synthetic pile knit fabric | 36% |
| 6001.10 | Long pile knit fabric | 32% |
| 6001.22 | Synthetic loop pile fabric | 20% |
| 6001.21 | Cotton loop pile fabric | 4.2% |
| 6001.99 | Pile knit fabric (other fibres) | 4% |
| 6001.91 | Cotton pile knit fabric | 3.9% |
| 6001.29 | Loop pile fabric (other fibres) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.47 per kg, 91% above the world average of $4.44. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia knitted pile fabric imports (HS 6001): 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported knitted pile fabric worth $37.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 879% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.47 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $4.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $37.1 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (36% of the value) and 6001.10 (32%).
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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