Silk fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silk fabric by Tunisia reached $22.3 million in 2024 (148 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $32.3 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 | $22.3M | 148 t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 205 t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 146 t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 128 t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 110 t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 173 t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 77 t |
Where Tunisia imports silk fabric from
Italy alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.0M | 90% |
| China | $1.7M | 7.5% |
| France | $309K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $137K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5007
| 5007.20 | Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk | 92% |
| 5007.90 | Silk woven fabric (other types) | 8.2% |
| 5007.10 | Silk: woven fabrics of noil silk | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $150.37 per kg, 172% above the world average of $55.28. 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 silk fabric imports (HS 5007): 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 5007: Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste.
Common questions
What is the value of silk fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported silk fabric worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 177 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply silk fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by China (8%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of silk fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $150.37 per kg in 2024, 172% above the world average of $55.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silk fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for silk fabric?
The HS code for silk fabric is heading 5007. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5007.20 (91% of the value) and 5007.90 (8%).
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