Tunisia: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Tunisia

After two years of growth, the Tunisian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -7.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from Tunisia contracted notably to X tons, dropping by -24.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 245%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 216%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Tunisia, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Congo, France, Spain and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exports from Tunisia, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+26.7% per year) and France (+13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 73%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Burkina Faso (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into Tunisia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 91%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Tunisia, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings suppliers to Tunisia were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +55.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform