Plastic-coated textile fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $63.0 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% 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 | $63.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $46.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $38.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $30.5M | 2.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic-coated textile fabric from
The largest suppliers were Germany (45%), Italy (11%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.74 per kg, 62% above the world average of $9.71. 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.
Plastic-coated textile fabric exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $1.2 million (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (45%), Romania (10%), Poland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plastic-coated textile fabric imports (HS 5903.90): 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 5903.90: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated textile fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $63.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated textile fabric to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Italy (11%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated textile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.74 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $9.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated textile fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.5 million in 2017 to $63.0 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export plastic-coated textile fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Romania and Poland. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $61.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric is subheading 5903.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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