Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $36.1 million of very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $36.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 857 t |
Where Tunisia imports very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $24.2M | 67% |
| China | $4.8M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| France | $733K | 2% |
| Turkey | $518K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $480K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $448K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $330K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $296K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.86 per kg, 24% above the world average of $5.53. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.14): 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 5603.14: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.86 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $5.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024, an increase of 816%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.14. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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