Tunisia: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Tunisia

In value terms, production of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from Tunisia

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by -4.6% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from Tunisia, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X square meters), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +15.6%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exports from Tunisia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +14.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 9.9%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-0.9%).

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into Tunisia

Imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics into Tunisia skyrocketed to X square meters in 2022, rising by 74% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -21.3% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -23.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), Luxembourg (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Tunisia, together accounting for 59% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined 47% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +23.5%, 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 floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -18.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Hungary ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform