Tunisia: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian construction sands market reached $X in 2022, increasing by 4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Construction sands consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Construction Sands Production in Tunisia

In value terms, construction sands production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Tunisia

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of construction sands decreased by -2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, construction sands exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus (X tons), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +10.4%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for construction sands exports from Tunisia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cyprus ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +16.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average construction sands export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly 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 Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+17.7%).

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Construction sands imports into Tunisia contracted markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -25.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 147%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to Tunisia, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, construction sands imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at +22.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-12.6% per year) and Italy (-27.7% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), France ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest construction sands suppliers to Tunisia, together comprising 87% of total imports. Italy, Australia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +6.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 105%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform