Rubber thread exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rubber thread by Tunisia reached $5.8 million in 2024 (499 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 279% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $5.8M | 499 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 219 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 276 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 386 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 437 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 522 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $991K | 142 t |
Where Tunisia exports rubber thread to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 80% |
| Germany | $937K | 16% |
| Slovakia | $77K | 1.3% |
| United States | $58K | 1% |
| Morocco | $52K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Algeria | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5604
| 5604.10 | Textile covered rubber thread | 100% |
| 5604.90 | Rubber or plastic coated yarn | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.71 per kg, 41% above the world average of $8.29. 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.
Rubber thread imports to Tunisia
Imports of rubber thread by Tunisia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (242 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), China (20%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $629K | 30% |
| China | $433K | 20% |
| France | $288K | 14% |
| Spain | $253K | 12% |
| Austria | $197K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $126K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $70K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1.4% |
| United States | $28K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia rubber thread exports (HS 5604): 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 5604: Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404, 5405; impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber thread exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported rubber thread worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 499 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 279% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber thread from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Slovakia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber thread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.71 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $8.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rubber thread from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $991 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 490%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import rubber thread?
Yes. Tunisia imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber thread?
The HS code for rubber thread is heading 5604. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5604.10 (100% of the value) and 5604.90 (0%).
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