Polyester and man-made filament blend imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $3.6 million (437 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.6M | 437 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 211 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 129 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 148 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 162 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 132 t |
Where Tunisia imports polyester and man-made filament blend from
The largest suppliers were France (33%), Turkey (16%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 33% |
| Turkey | $572K | 16% |
| Italy | $520K | 14% |
| United States | $514K | 14% |
| China | $391K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $173K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $26K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.29 per kg, 29% above the world average of $6.45. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia polyester and man-made filament blend imports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 437 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and man-made filament blend to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester and man-made filament blend to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
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