Net fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $8.2 million of net fabric in 2024 (310 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.6 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 | $8.2M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 659 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 628 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 675 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 543 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 681 t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 715 t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 895 t |
Where Tunisia imports net fabric from
Most of the value came from France (33%), Italy (22%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.7M | 33% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 22% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 13% |
| China | $941K | 11% |
| Thailand | $324K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $310K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $233K | 2.8% |
| India | $155K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $107K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5804
| 5804.10 | Tulle or net fabric | 50% |
| 5804.21 | Machine-made lace, synthetic | 34% |
| 5804.29 | Machine-made lace (natural) | 16% |
| 5804.30 | Lace: hand-made, in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.56 per kg, 167% above the world average of $9.95. 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.
Net fabric exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $804 thousand of net fabric in 2024 (17 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $669K | 83% |
| Spain | $62K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $33K | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $23K | 2.9% |
| United States | $12K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia net fabric imports (HS 5804): 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: Tulles and other net fabrics; not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace 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 net fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported net fabric worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply net fabric to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of net fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.56 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $9.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of net fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export net fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $804 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Spain and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for net fabric?
The HS code for net fabric is heading 5804. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5804.10 (50% of the value) and 5804.21 (34%).
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