Silk yarn exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $3.1 million of silk yarn in 2024 (46 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 60 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 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 | $3.1M | 47 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 33 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 27 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 41 t |
Where Tunisia exports silk yarn to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.1M | 100% |
| Malta | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.74 per kg, close to the world average of $79.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silk yarn imports to Tunisia
Imports of silk yarn by Tunisia reached $746 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). Italy alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $583K | 78% |
| France | $162K | 22% |
| China | $2K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia silk yarn exports (HS 5004): 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 5004: Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of silk yarn exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported silk yarn worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 60 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy silk yarn from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Malta (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of silk yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $66.74 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $79.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of silk yarn from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import silk yarn?
Yes. Tunisia imported $746 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and China. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for silk yarn?
The HS code for silk yarn is heading 5004. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5004.00. It sits in HS chapter 50 (silk). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5004 page.
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