Tunisia: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Tunisia

The Tunisian carbon for electrical purposes market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -6.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Tunisia

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes exported from Tunisia reduced dramatically to X tons, dropping by -49% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12,624%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15,441% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for carbon for electrical purposes exports from Tunisia, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, carbon for electrical purposes exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +31.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+44.8% per year) and Italy (+53.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes exports from Tunisia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +29.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+63.0% per year) and Morocco (+36.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carbon for electrical purposes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Italy (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by -21% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 108%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 64%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest carbon for electrical purposes supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, carbon for electrical purposes imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+2.8% per year) and China (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest carbon for electrical purposes suppliers to Tunisia, together comprising 56% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +32.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average carbon for electrical purposes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 103% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform