Tunisia: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2024

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 58% 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). In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports from Tunisia

Exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Tunisia shrank notably to X square meters in 2022, which is down by -98.4% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 208% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 196%. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cameroon (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Tunisia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cameroon stood at +4.3%.

In value terms, Cameroon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exports from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cameroon stood at +15.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 150% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cameroon amounted to +10.8% per year.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports into Tunisia

Imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground into Tunisia skyrocketed to X square meters in 2022, growing by 113% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 232%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 249% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Tunisia, with a combined 95% 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 Turkey (with a CAGR of +41.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +37.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, shrinking by -36.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Algeria ($X per square meter) and Turkey ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy ($X per square meter) and Egypt ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform