Polyester-cotton blend yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported polyester-cotton blend yarn worth $5.6 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less 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 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports polyester-cotton blend yarn from
India alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 63% |
| Turkey | $778K | 14% |
| United States | $205K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $174K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $150K | 2.7% |
| France | $145K | 2.6% |
| China | $137K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $113K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $100K | 1.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $69K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
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-cotton blend yarn imports (HS 5509.53): 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 5509.53: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester-cotton blend yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polyester-cotton blend yarn worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester-cotton blend yarn to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester-cotton blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.50 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-cotton blend yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester-cotton blend yarn?
The HS code for polyester-cotton blend yarn is subheading 5509.53. 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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