Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $13.8 million of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.4 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 | $13.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (50%), Italy (41%), China (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.9M | 50% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 41% |
| China | $439K | 3.2% |
| France | $188K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $170K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $122K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $61K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.3% |
| India | $40K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 28% above the world average of $3.88. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Italy (41%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $3.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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