Raw wool exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $3.5 million of raw wool in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports raw wool to
Most of it went to India (42%), China (40%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 42% |
| China | $1.4M | 40% |
| France | $526K | 15% |
| Spain | $95K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5101
| 5101.19 | Raw greasy unshorn wool | 61% |
| 5101.21 | Degreased shorn wool | 27% |
| 5101.29 | Degreased unshorn wool | 7.8% |
| 5101.11 | Raw greasy shorn wool | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5101.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 79% below the world average of $4.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw wool imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported raw wool worth $906 thousand (268 tonnes). Most of the value came from Australia (28%), Spain (13%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $255K | 28% |
| Spain | $121K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $109K | 12% |
| China | $92K | 10% |
| Italy | $75K | 8.3% |
| Brazil | $73K | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $68K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $55K | 6% |
| France | $51K | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia raw wool exports (HS 5101): 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 5101: Wool, not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw wool exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported raw wool worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 103 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw wool from Tunisia?
India was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (40%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw wool per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of raw wool from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import raw wool?
Yes. Tunisia imported $906 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, Spain and the Czech Republic. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw wool?
The HS code for raw wool is heading 5101. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5101.19 (61% of the value) and 5101.21 (27%).
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