Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $76.4 million of other synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 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 | $76.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $73.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $40.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $60.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $57.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports other synthetic staple fabric from
The largest suppliers were France (28%), Germany (19%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $21.2M | 28% |
| Germany | $14.6M | 19% |
| China | $9.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 10% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $6.4M | 8.4% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $843K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $579K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 38% |
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 22% |
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 19% |
| 5515.91 | Synthetic and filament blend fabric | 7.9% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 5.5% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 4.7% |
| 5515.29 | Acrylic blend fabric (other) | 1.9% |
| 5515.21 | Acrylic and man-made filament blend | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.47 per kg, 99% above the world average of $8.27. 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.
Other synthetic staple fabric exports from Tunisia
Exports of other synthetic staple fabric by Tunisia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (261 tonnes). Algeria alone took 85% of it.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $76.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Germany (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.47 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $8.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.4 million in 2017 to $76.4 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export other synthetic staple fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Germany and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $73.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5515.99 (38% of the value) and 5515.11 (22%).
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