Sorted textile rags exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sorted textile rags by Tunisia reached $5.3 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.1 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 | $5.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 4.8K t |
Where Tunisia exports sorted textile rags to
Most of it went to India (27%), Netherlands (12%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $642K | 12% |
| France | $598K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $573K | 11% |
| Turkey | $459K | 8.6% |
| Pakistan | $329K | 6.2% |
| United States | $305K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $234K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $134K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $131K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia sorted textile rags exports (HS 6310.10): 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 6310.10: Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: sorted.
Common questions
What is the value of sorted textile rags exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported sorted textile rags worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 134 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy sorted textile rags from Tunisia?
India was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average export price of sorted textile rags per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sorted textile rags from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. The peak was 2021 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorted textile rags?
The HS code for sorted textile rags is subheading 6310.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6310 page.
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