Synthetic monofilament imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $4.0 million of synthetic monofilament in 2024 (597 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 597 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 637 t |
Where Tunisia imports synthetic monofilament from
The largest suppliers were Algeria (15%), United Kingdom (12%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $590K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $466K | 12% |
| India | $461K | 12% |
| China | $453K | 12% |
| Italy | $449K | 11% |
| France | $426K | 11% |
| South Korea | $340K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $302K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $167K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $125K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 5404
| 5404.19 | Synthetic monofilament (other) | 62% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament | 29% |
| 5404.12 | Polypropylene monofilament | 4.4% |
| 5404.90 | Synthetic monofilament strip | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 20% above the world average of $5.52. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia synthetic monofilament imports (HS 5404): 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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported synthetic monofilament worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 597 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament to Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($590 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $5.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic monofilament to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament is heading 5404. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5404.19 (62% of the value) and 5404.11 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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