Technical textile imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technical textile by Tunisia reached $11.9 million in 2024 (397 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 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 | $11.9M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 586 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 490 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 355 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 333 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 469 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 637 t |
Where Tunisia imports technical textile from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), Romania (17%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.9M | 24% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 13% |
| China | $904K | 7.6% |
| France | $842K | 7.1% |
| Hungary | $729K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $446K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $440K | 3.7% |
| Finland | $332K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $327K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Technical textile (other articles) | 49% |
| 5911.10 | Card clothing and technical fabric | 29% |
| 5911.32 | Paper machine heavy fabric | 8.4% |
| 5911.20 | Bolting cloth | 5.2% |
| 5911.40 | Oil press straining cloth | 4.4% |
| 5911.31 | Paper machine endless fabric | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.02 per kg, 98% above the world average of $15.14. 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.
Technical textile exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported technical textile worth $4.0 million (229 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (27%), France (22%), Libya (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+955% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 27% |
| France | $879K | 22% |
| Libya | $440K | 11% |
| Turkey | $370K | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $362K | 9.1% |
| Poland | $335K | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $219K | 5.5% |
| Ukraine | $100K | 2.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $55K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia technical textile imports (HS 5911): 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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported technical textile worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Romania (17%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.02 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $15.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical textile to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export technical textile?
Yes. Tunisia exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Libya. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (49% of the value) and 5911.10 (29%).
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