Tunisia: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Tunisia

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exported from Tunisia surged to X tons, increasing by 26% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 986% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 735%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Tunisia, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), eightfold. Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+31.3% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-13.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exported from Tunisia were Germany ($X), Kuwait ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 99% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +55.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -13.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 France (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports into Tunisia

For the third year in a row, Tunisia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 81%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Tunisia, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +70.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Tunisia, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at -12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+10.6% per year) and Italy (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 9.4%. 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 remained at a lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform