Tunisia: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian common pottery market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Pottery Production in Tunisia

In value terms, common pottery production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of common pottery, when their volume decreased by -55.8% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 426%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 356%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), France (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main destinations of common pottery exports from Tunisia, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +88.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for common pottery exports from Tunisia, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+111.4% per year) and Argentina (+18.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common pottery export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Argentina (+45.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, imports of common pottery into Tunisia shrank to X tons, reducing by -7.4% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 375%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 181%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Tunisia, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+42.1% per year) and Portugal (+75.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Tunisia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+42.2% per year) and Portugal (+54.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 133%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform