Tunisia: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2024

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports from Tunisia

Exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Tunisia contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, declining by -58.7% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Tunisia, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +96.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.3% per year) and the United States (+31.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exports from Tunisia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +97.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+45.1% per year) and France (-3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 83% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 96% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the United States (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) increased by 86% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 21% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+30.7% per year) and Turkey (-19.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Tunisia, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-12.2% per year) and Spain (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 58%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+25.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform