Needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.3 million of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric in 2024 (389 tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.7 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 | $2.3M | 389 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 313 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 352 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 548 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 481 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 525 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 538 t |
Where Tunisia imports needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric from
Most of the value came from France (47%), Germany (17%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 47% |
| Germany | $397K | 18% |
| Spain | $254K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $154K | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $70K | 3.1% |
| China | $37K | 1.6% |
| Algeria | $30K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $24K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, 31% above the world average of $4.45. 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 needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imports (HS 5602.10): 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 5602.10: Felt: needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 389 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric?
The HS code for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric is subheading 5602.10. 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 5602 page.
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