Machine-made lace, synthetic imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $2.8 million (50 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.0 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 | $2.8M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 38 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 308 t |
Where Tunisia imports machine-made lace, synthetic from
The largest suppliers were France (37%), Italy (28%), Thailand (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.0M | 37% |
| Italy | $775K | 28% |
| Thailand | $319K | 12% |
| China | $306K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $107K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $84K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $49K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.6% |
| India | $15K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.71 per kg, 299% above the world average of $13.71. 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 machine-made lace, synthetic imports (HS 5804.21): 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 5804.21: Lace: mechanically made, of man-made fibres in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace, synthetic imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine-made lace, synthetic to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Thailand (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine-made lace, synthetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.71 per kg in 2024, 299% above the world average of $13.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine-made lace, synthetic to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic?
The HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic is subheading 5804.21. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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