Unsorted textile rags exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported unsorted textile rags worth $3.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 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 | $3.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 10.9K t |
Where Tunisia exports unsorted textile rags to
The largest buyer markets were France (24%), Netherlands (22%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $707K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $644K | 22% |
| India | $395K | 13% |
| Italy | $277K | 9.3% |
| Spain | $218K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $149K | 5% |
| Germany | $138K | 4.6% |
| Greece | $116K | 3.9% |
| Morocco | $116K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsorted textile rags imports to Tunisia
Imports of unsorted textile rags by Tunisia reached $616 thousand in 2024 (312 tonnes). Italy alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $587K | 95% |
| Germany | $18K | 2.9% |
| France | $7K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia unsorted textile rags exports (HS 6310.90): 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 6310.90: Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: other than sorted.
Common questions
What is the value of unsorted textile rags exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported unsorted textile rags worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy unsorted textile rags from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($707 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average export price of unsorted textile rags per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unsorted textile rags from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import unsorted textile rags?
Yes. Tunisia imported $616 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 $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsorted textile rags?
The HS code for unsorted textile rags is subheading 6310.90. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6310 page.
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