Tunisia: Adhesive Bandage Market 2024

Adhesive Bandage Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian adhesive bandage market expanded to $X in 2022, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +30.7% against 2019 indices. Adhesive bandage consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Adhesive Bandage Production in Tunisia

In value terms, adhesive bandage production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Adhesive bandage production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Adhesive Bandage Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, adhesive bandage exports from Tunisia fell modestly to X tons, declining by -4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 177%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, adhesive bandage exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for adhesive bandage exports from Tunisia, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, adhesive bandage exports to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burkina Faso (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Jordan (X kg), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Algeria amounted to -23.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (-23.2% per year) and Jordan (-32.7% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for adhesive bandages exports from Tunisia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Algeria stood at -17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (-17.8% per year) and Ukraine (-22.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average adhesive bandage export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 107%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Adhesive Bandage Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of adhesive bandages imported into Tunisia contracted to X tons, waning by -11.5% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 184%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, adhesive bandage imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest adhesive bandage supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, adhesive bandage imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), ninefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +27.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+5.5% per year) and Germany (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of adhesive bandages to Tunisia, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +19.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.6% per year) and Pakistan (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average adhesive bandage import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform