Nylon imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $40.5 million of nylon in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $40.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $35.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $29.8M | 8.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports nylon from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), Germany (27%), France (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.5M | 28% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 27% |
| France | $6.8M | 17% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 9.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $735K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $563K | 1.4% |
| China | $434K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3908
| 3908.10 | Polyamide resins | 76% |
| 3908.90 | Polyamides (other) | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, close to the world average of $3.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nylon exports from Tunisia
Exports of nylon by Tunisia reached $445 thousand in 2024 (398 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (30%), Turkey (15%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia nylon imports (HS 3908): 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 3908: Polyamides in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported nylon worth $40.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Germany (27%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nylon to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.8 million in 2017 to $40.5 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $46.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export nylon?
Yes. Tunisia exported $445 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon?
The HS code for nylon is heading 3908. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3908.10 (76% of the value) and 3908.90 (24%).
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