Synthetic staple fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported synthetic staple fabric worth $35.6 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $50.5 million.
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 | $35.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $50.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $48.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Tunisia imports synthetic staple fabric from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), Italy (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 15% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 14% |
| China | $3.7M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $492K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $302K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $259K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 5512
| 5512.99 | High synthetic staple fabric, dyed | 50% |
| 5512.19 | Polyester staple fabric (other) | 38% |
| 5512.29 | Acrylic or modacrylic blend fabric, dyed | 7.3% |
| 5512.11 | Polyester staple fabric (natural) | 2.8% |
| 5512.21 | Acrylic staple fabric (natural) | 1.9% |
| 5512.91 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, unbleached or bleached | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.28 per kg, 150% above the world average of $7.71. 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.
Synthetic staple fabric exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $531 thousand of synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (47%), Netherlands (21%), France (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+800% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5512): 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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported synthetic staple fabric worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fabric to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.28 per kg in 2024, 150% above the world average of $7.71 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 staple fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.8 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $50.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export synthetic staple fabric?
Yes. Tunisia exported $531 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $35.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for synthetic staple fabric is heading 5512. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5512.99 (50% of the value) and 5512.19 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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