Textured polyester yarn imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textured polyester yarn by Tunisia reached $22.4 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% 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 | $22.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 7.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports textured polyester yarn from
Most of the value came from India (18%), Turkey (14%), Indonesia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
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 textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported textured polyester yarn worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textured polyester yarn to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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