Nonwoven fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Tunisia reached $77.1 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $77.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $66.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $67.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $70.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $74.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $59.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $60.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.1M | 11.0K t |
Where Tunisia imports nonwoven fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (47%), Turkey (19%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $35.9M | 47% |
| Turkey | $14.5M | 19% |
| China | $6.4M | 8.3% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $795K | 1% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 47% |
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 18% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 18% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 6.1% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 4.5% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 3.9% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 2.2% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.17 per kg, 27% above the world average of $4.06. 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.
Nonwoven fabric exports from Tunisia
Exports of nonwoven fabric by Tunisia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (238 tonnes). Algeria alone took 79% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported nonwoven fabric worth $77.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($35.9 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.17 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $4.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.1 million in 2017 to $77.1 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $64.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Turkey and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $75.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5603.14 (47% of the value) and 5603.11 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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