Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric by Tunisia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (190 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.6 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 | $4.4M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 270 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 247 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 323 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 352 t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 381 t |
Where Tunisia imports multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (20%), France (20%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $904K | 20% |
| France | $891K | 20% |
| Spain | $607K | 14% |
| Portugal | $572K | 13% |
| Turkey | $493K | 11% |
| Germany | $486K | 11% |
| China | $103K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $95K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $91K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $86K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.45 per kg, 72% above the world average of $13.63. 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 multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.42): 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 5208.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($904 thousand), followed by France (20%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.45 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $13.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.42. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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