Tunisia: Market for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 0.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in Tunisia

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, when their volume decreased by -20.7% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 265%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 228%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Tunisia, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X units), sevenfold. Togo (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Algeria amounted to +52.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-8.0% per year) and Togo (-22.3% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Tunisia, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Algeria amounted to +46.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-14.0% per year) and Senegal (+60.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Libya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guinea (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers

Imports into Tunisia

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 76% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Greece (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Tunisia, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +50.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Morocco ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

Greece, with a CAGR of +56.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 28%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform