Polyester staple fiber imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $3.5 million of polyester staple fiber in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.5 million.
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 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports polyester staple fiber from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (26%), China (20%), Vietnam (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $936K | 26% |
| China | $702K | 20% |
| Vietnam | $271K | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $254K | 7.2% |
| France | $251K | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $244K | 6.9% |
| India | $242K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $191K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $144K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $101K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fiber exports from Tunisia
Exports of polyester staple fiber by Tunisia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (43%), Turkey (22%), Libya (21%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported polyester staple fiber worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Tunisia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($936 thousand), followed by China (20%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fiber to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Turkey and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $941 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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