Tunisia: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian corrugated paper box market stood at $X in 2022, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Tunisia

In value terms, corrugated paper box production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard were exported from Tunisia; shrinking by -26.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Tunisia, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya stood at -19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-14.3% per year) and Algeria (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Tunisia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya stood at -14.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.0% per year) and Algeria (+22.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 Ethiopia (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, corrugated paper box imports into Tunisia soared to X tons, increasing by 58% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 113%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of corrugated paper box to Tunisia, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, corrugated paper box imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Algeria (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (+42.1% per year) and France (+5.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard to Tunisia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+11.3% per year) and Algeria (+38.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform