Textile machinery parts exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of textile machinery parts by Tunisia reached $11.0 million in 2024 (378 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.0M | 378 t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 667 t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 622 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 251 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 345 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 254 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 164 t |
Where Tunisia exports textile machinery parts to
Belgium alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.0M | 54% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 23% |
| France | $1.6M | 14% |
| China | $242K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $229K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $223K | 2% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.7% |
| United States | $63K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $59K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8448
| 8448.49 | Loom parts (other types) | 82% |
| 8448.42 | Loom parts and accessories | 8.6% |
| 8448.19 | Textile auxiliary machinery (other) | 7.1% |
| 8448.59 | Knitting machinery parts (other) | 1.4% |
| 8448.39 | Spinning machinery parts (other) | 0.8% |
| 8448.32 | Textile fiber machinery parts (other) | 0.1% |
| 8448.51 | Knitting machine needles and sinkers | 0.1% |
| 8448.33 | Spindle and spinning ring parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8448.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.18 per kg, 21% above the world average of $24.04. 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.
Textile machinery parts imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $8.0 million of textile machinery parts in 2024 (428 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (38%), Belgium (17%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 38% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 17% |
| China | $805K | 10% |
| Germany | $732K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $390K | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $314K | 3.9% |
| France | $273K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $256K | 3.2% |
| India | $233K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia textile machinery parts exports (HS 8448): 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 8448: Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of textile machinery parts exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported textile machinery parts worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 378 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile machinery parts from Tunisia?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Italy (23%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile machinery parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.18 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $24.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of textile machinery parts from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import textile machinery parts?
Yes. Tunisia imported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Belgium and China. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile machinery parts?
The HS code for textile machinery parts is heading 8448. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8448.49 (82% of the value) and 8448.42 (9%).
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