Technical textile (other articles) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.8 million of technical textile (other articles) in 2024 (196 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 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 | $5.8M | 196 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 403 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 360 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 216 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 334 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 385 t |
Where Tunisia imports technical textile (other articles) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), Italy (16%), Hungary (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.62 per kg, 159% above the world average of $11.43. 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 (other articles) exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported technical textile (other articles) worth $2.9 million (193 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (38%), Libya (15%), Turkey (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+955% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 38% |
| Libya | $440K | 15% |
| Turkey | $370K | 13% |
| South Korea | $362K | 13% |
| Algeria | $219K | 7.7% |
| Ukraine | $100K | 3.5% |
| France | $75K | 2.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $55K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $41K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $31K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia technical textile (other articles) imports (HS 5911.90): 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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile (other articles) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported technical textile (other articles) worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile (other articles) to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Hungary (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.62 per kg in 2024, 159% above the world average of $11.43 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 (other articles) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export technical textile (other articles)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Libya and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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