Staple fibre sewing thread imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $8.1 million of staple fibre sewing thread in 2024 (914 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.1M | 914 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 725 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 990 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 982 t |
Where Tunisia imports staple fibre sewing thread from
The largest suppliers were France (28%), China (18%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5508
| 5508.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 99% |
| 5508.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.81 per kg, 92% above the world average of $4.60. 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.
Staple fibre sewing thread exports from Tunisia
Exports of staple fibre sewing thread by Tunisia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (180 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 99% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.9% |
| France | $3K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Libya | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia staple fibre sewing thread imports (HS 5508): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of staple fibre sewing thread imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 914 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply staple fibre sewing thread to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of staple fibre sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.81 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $4.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of staple fibre sewing thread to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export staple fibre sewing thread?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Italy and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for staple fibre sewing thread?
The HS code for staple fibre sewing thread is heading 5508. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5508.10 (99% of the value) and 5508.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World staple fibre sewing thread trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.