Synthetic filament yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported synthetic filament yarn worth $43.2 million (17.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $46.5M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $37.7M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 12.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports synthetic filament yarn from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), India (13%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 19% |
| India | $5.7M | 13% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 8.3% |
| France | $3.2M | 7.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 4% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 52% |
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 13% |
| 5402.19 | High-tenacity nylon yarn | 5.7% |
| 5402.31 | Textured nylon yarn (fine) | 4.7% |
| 5402.32 | Textured nylon yarn (coarse) | 4.3% |
| 5402.62 | Plied polyester filament yarn | 3.6% |
| 5402.44 | Elastomeric filament yarn | 3.4% |
| 5402.52 | Twisted polyester filament yarn | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic filament yarn exports from Tunisia
Exports of synthetic filament yarn by Tunisia reached $927 thousand in 2024 (196 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia synthetic filament yarn imports (HS 5402): 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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported synthetic filament yarn worth $43.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (13%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $43.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $46.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export synthetic filament yarn?
Yes. Tunisia exported $927 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Algeria and Russia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $42.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5402.33 (52% of the value) and 5402.20 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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