Light cotton fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light cotton fabric by Tunisia reached $126.0 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $126.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $108.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $106.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $93.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $89.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $109.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $111.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $69.0M | 4.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports light cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from France (29%), Italy (22%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $37.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $27.9M | 22% |
| Turkey | $22.7M | 18% |
| China | $10.4M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $3.3M | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $2.8M | 2.3% |
| India | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.31 | Dyed light plain cotton fabric | 19% |
| 5208.19 | Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 12% |
| 5208.32 | Dyed medium plain cotton fabric | 9.8% |
| 5208.39 | Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 8.6% |
| 5208.51 | Printed light plain cotton fabric | 8.5% |
| 5208.49 | Multi-colour light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 7.4% |
| 5208.13 | Unbleached light twill cotton fabric | 5.8% |
| 5208.29 | Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.98 per kg, 49% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
Light cotton fabric exports from Tunisia
Exports of light cotton fabric by Tunisia reached $679 thousand in 2024 (76 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $462K | 68% |
| France | $88K | 13% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $35K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $33K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $23K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.8% |
| Madagascar | $5K | 0.7% |
| United States | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported light cotton fabric worth $126.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($37.2 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.98 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $9.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.0 million in 2017 to $126.0 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $101.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export light cotton fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $679 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $125.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5208.31 (19% of the value) and 5208.19 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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Light cotton fabric product types in Tunisia
- Unbleached light plain cotton fabric
- Unbleached medium plain cotton fabric
- Unbleached light twill cotton fabric
- Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Bleached medium plain cotton fabric
- Bleached light twill cotton fabric
- Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Dyed light plain cotton fabric
- Dyed medium plain cotton fabric
- Dyed light twill cotton fabric
- Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric
- Multi-colour light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Printed light plain cotton fabric
- Printed medium plain cotton fabric
- Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
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