Synthetic staple yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported synthetic staple yarn worth $20.8 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.9 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 | $20.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 6.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports synthetic staple yarn from
Most of the value came from India (34%), Turkey (14%), Slovenia (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.0M | 34% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 14% |
| Slovenia | $2.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| France | $859K | 4.1% |
| China | $814K | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $368K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 27% |
| 5509.31 | Acrylic staple yarn | 16% |
| 5509.41 | Synthetic staple yarn (other) | 10% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 9.3% |
| 5509.51 | Polyester-rayon blend yarn | 6.8% |
| 5509.52 | Polyester-wool blend yarn | 6.3% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 5.8% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.00. 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 yarn exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported synthetic staple yarn worth $3.1 million (625 tonnes). Algeria alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia synthetic staple yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported synthetic staple yarn worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Slovenia (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic staple yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export synthetic staple yarn?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5509.53 (27% of the value) and 5509.31 (16%).
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