Tunisia: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 27% 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, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exported from Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 39% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 374% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 383%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Tunisia, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X kg), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Greece was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+15.6% per year) and France (-18.3% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Tunisia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Greece was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-3.8% per year) and Algeria (-6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -25.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by +6.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Egypt (+320.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported into Tunisia soared to X tons, jumping by 32% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 131%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 86%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Tunisia, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +88.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Tunisia, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled +46.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.2% per year) and Greece (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform