Textile rags and scrap exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $8.3 million of textile rags and scrap in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.9 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 | $8.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 27.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 22.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 31.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 28.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 15.7K t |
Where Tunisia exports textile rags and scrap to
Most of it went to India (22%), France (16%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 22% |
| France | $1.3M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 16% |
| Turkey | $608K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $573K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $511K | 6.2% |
| Pakistan | $329K | 4% |
| Spain | $313K | 3.8% |
| United States | $305K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $272K | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 6310
| 6310.10 | Sorted textile rags | 64% |
| 6310.90 | Unsorted textile rags | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6310.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile rags and scrap imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported textile rags and scrap worth $653 thousand (352 tonnes). Italy alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $588K | 90% |
| Germany | $33K | 5% |
| France | $13K | 2% |
| Slovakia | $10K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.5% |
| Belarus | $3K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia textile rags and scrap exports (HS 6310): 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 6310: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile rags and scrap exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported textile rags and scrap worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile rags and scrap from Tunisia?
India was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (16%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile rags and scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of textile rags and scrap from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2021 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import textile rags and scrap?
Yes. Tunisia imported $653 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile rags and scrap?
The HS code for textile rags and scrap is heading 6310. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 6310.10 (64% of the value) and 6310.90 (36%).
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