Pile fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pile fabric by Tunisia reached $18.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $18.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 884 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 717 t |
Where Tunisia imports pile fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), Germany (23%), France (23%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 23% |
| France | $4.2M | 23% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 8.7% |
| China | $1.5M | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $988K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $724K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $131K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.22 | Cotton corduroy | 53% |
| 5801.36 | Chenille fabric, synthetic | 19% |
| 5801.37 | Synthetic pile fabric, warp | 6.3% |
| 5801.33 | Synthetic pile fabric, other weft | 5.8% |
| 5801.10 | Wool pile fabric | 4.7% |
| 5801.32 | Synthetic corduroy | 3.2% |
| 5801.90 | Pile fabric (other materials) | 2.1% |
| 5801.23 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, weft pile fabrics other than uncut and corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.88 per kg, 87% above the world average of $7.96. 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.
Pile fabric exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $436 thousand of pile fabric in 2024 (16 tonnes). Italy alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $355K | 81% |
| France | $31K | 7.1% |
| Algeria | $19K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $8K | 1.8% |
| United States | $5K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia pile fabric imports (HS 5801): 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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported pile fabric worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (23%) and France (23%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.88 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $7.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pile fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export pile fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5801.22 (53% of the value) and 5801.36 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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