PVC-coated fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $33.6 million of pvc-coated fabric in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $33.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports pvc-coated fabric from
Most of the value came from France (42%), Italy (31%), Taiwan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $14.2M | 42% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 7.9% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 7.2% |
| China | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $576K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $537K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $373K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $360K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.35 per kg, 105% above the world average of $4.08. 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.
PVC-coated fabric exports from Tunisia
Exports of pvc-coated fabric by Tunisia reached $1.3 million in 2024 (75 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $972K | 73% |
| Poland | $102K | 7.7% |
| France | $77K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $69K | 5.2% |
| Ukraine | $63K | 4.8% |
| Algeria | $19K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.9% |
| Libya | $10K | 0.7% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia pvc-coated fabric imports (HS 5903.10): 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 5903.10: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of pvc-coated fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported pvc-coated fabric worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc-coated fabric to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Italy (31%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.35 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $4.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc-coated fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export pvc-coated fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Poland and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc-coated fabric?
The HS code for pvc-coated fabric is subheading 5903.10. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 page.
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