Plain weave heavy polyester imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain weave heavy polyester by Tunisia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (263 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 89% 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 | $2.6M | 263 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 97 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 67 t |
| 2021 | $895K | 62 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 113 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 215 t |
Where Tunisia imports plain weave heavy polyester from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 63% |
| France | $391K | 15% |
| Belgium | $252K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $205K | 7.8% |
| China | $81K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.02 per kg, 38% above the world average of $7.25. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia plain weave heavy polyester imports (HS 5514.21): 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 5514.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave heavy polyester imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plain weave heavy polyester worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain weave heavy polyester to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (15%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain weave heavy polyester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $7.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain weave heavy polyester to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave heavy polyester?
The HS code for plain weave heavy polyester is subheading 5514.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
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