Linen fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $12.3 million of linen fabric in 2024 (389 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.3M | 389 t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 504 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 462 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 383 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 262 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 421 t |
Where Tunisia imports linen fabric from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), France (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 26% |
| France | $1.7M | 14% |
| China | $1.5M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 9% |
| Belgium | $935K | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $705K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $692K | 5.7% |
| Bulgaria | $396K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $215K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 5309
| 5309.19 | Dyed linen fabric | 42% |
| 5309.29 | Dyed linen blend fabric | 36% |
| 5309.11 | Pure linen fabric (natural) | 13% |
| 5309.21 | Linen blend fabric (natural) | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.50 per kg, 53% above the world average of $20.60. 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.
Linen fabric exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.7 million of linen fabric in 2024 (174 tonnes). Italy alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.6M | 97% |
| Belgium | $62K | 1.7% |
| France | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia linen fabric imports (HS 5309): 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 5309: Woven fabrics of flax.
Common questions
What is the value of linen fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported linen fabric worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 389 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply linen fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of linen fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.50 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $20.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of linen fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export linen fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Belgium and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for linen fabric?
The HS code for linen fabric is heading 5309. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5309.19 (42% of the value) and 5309.29 (36%).
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