Synthetic staple yarn (other) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported synthetic staple yarn (other) worth $2.1 million (160 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.0 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 | $2.1M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 374 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 152 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 173 t |
| 2020 | $809K | 147 t |
| 2019 | $845K | 67 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 297 t |
Where Tunisia imports synthetic staple yarn (other) from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 68% |
| Spain | $655K | 31% |
| France | $16K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $9K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.29 per kg, 184% above the world average of $4.68. 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 staple yarn (other) imports (HS 5509.41): 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 5509.41: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn (other) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported synthetic staple yarn (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 110 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn (other) to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Spain (31%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.29 per kg in 2024, 184% above the world average of $4.68 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 yarn (other) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn (other) is subheading 5509.41. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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