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Tunisia: Plastic Bottle Market 2025

Plastic Bottle Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian plastic bottle market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -50% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a sharp curtailment. Plastic bottle consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Plastic Bottle Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Plastic bottle exports from Tunisia reduced rapidly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -50% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bottle exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bottle exports from Tunisia, together accounting for 56% of total exports.

From 2021 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics exports from Tunisia, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Benin ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (0.0% per year) and France (-79.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic bottle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2021 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+43.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Bottle Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, plastic bottle imports into Tunisia fell significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -50.2% on the year before. In general, imports showed a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bottle imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic bottle to Tunisia, accounting for a 26% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bottle imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -36.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+14.2% per year) and Italy (+30.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest plastic bottle suppliers to Tunisia were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 32% of total imports. Egypt, China, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +1,335.6%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic bottle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2021 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of plastic bottle consumption in 2020 were China, United States and India, with a combined 32% share of global consumption. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Canada and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

What are the largest producers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of plastic bottle production in 2020 were China, United States and India, together comprising 33% of global production. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Russia, Nigeria, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Ethiopia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

What are the leading suppliers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics to Tunisia?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constituted the largest supplier of plastic bottle to Tunisia.

What are the leading importers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics from Tunisia?

In value terms, Italy remains the key foreign market for plastic bottle exports from Tunisia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 7% share.

What is the average export price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Tunisia?

The average plastic bottle export price stood at $4,258 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 35% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Tunisia?

In 2020, the average plastic bottle import price amounted to $1,945 per ton, waning by -12.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bottle market in Tunisia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres

Country coverage:

Tunisia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Tunisia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024