Plied acrylic staple yarn exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported plied acrylic staple yarn worth $2.7 million (525 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 525 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 720 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 526 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 397 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 699 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 766 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 406 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.21 per kg, 30% above the world average of $4.02. 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.
Plied acrylic staple yarn imports to Tunisia
Imports of plied acrylic staple yarn by Tunisia reached $372 thousand in 2024 (75 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Egypt (33%), Romania (33%), Turkey (28%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia plied acrylic staple yarn exports (HS 5509.32): 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 5509.32: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of plied acrylic staple yarn exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported plied acrylic staple yarn worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 525 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 77 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy plied acrylic staple yarn from Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Libya (6%) and Romania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of plied acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $4.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plied acrylic staple yarn from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import plied acrylic staple yarn?
Yes. Tunisia imported $372 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Romania and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.32. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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