Printed light plain cotton fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $10.7 million of printed light plain cotton fabric in 2024 (316 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 174 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 152% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.7 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 | $10.7M | 316 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 119 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 450 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 428 t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 444 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 35 t |
Where Tunisia imports printed light plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+525% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.3M | 59% |
| China | $3.0M | 28% |
| Turkey | $412K | 3.9% |
| France | $382K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $252K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $202K | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $54K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $49K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.71 per kg, 54% above the world average of $21.95. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia printed light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.51): 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 5208.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed light plain cotton fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported printed light plain cotton fabric worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 316 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 174 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed light plain cotton fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (28%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.71 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $21.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed light plain cotton fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 373%. The peak was 2018 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.51. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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