Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $15.6 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.3 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 | $15.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports light synthetic cotton blend from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), China (20%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 33% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 20% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 13% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 8.4% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 8.3% |
| 5513.13 | Light polyester cotton blend | 4.8% |
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 4.4% |
| 5513.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with… | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, close to the world average of $6.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Tunisia
Exports of light synthetic cotton blend by Tunisia reached $401 thousand in 2024 (47 tonnes). Italy alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $277K | 69% |
| Germany | $76K | 19% |
| Morocco | $18K | 4.4% |
| France | $13K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia light synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (20%) and France (19%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light synthetic cotton blend to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Tunisia exported $401 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5513.21 (33% of the value) and 5513.29 (20%).
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