Tunisia: Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market 2024

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Market Size in Tunisia

After two years of growth, the Tunisian halogenated hydrocarbon derivative market decreased by -3.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild decrease. Halogenated hydrocarbon derivative consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports from Tunisia surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 734% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,399% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,504% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports from Tunisia, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X tons), sevenfold. Chad (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+47.5% per year) and Chad (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons exports from Tunisia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chad ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Libya, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chad (-1.5% per year) and Libya (+30.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average halogenated hydrocarbon derivative export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chad ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 Algeria (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivative Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports into Tunisia expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 5.9% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of halogenated hydrocarbon derivative to Tunisia, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, halogenated hydrocarbon derivative imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.1% per year) and France (-8.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons to Tunisia, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-9.2% per year) and Italy (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average halogenated hydrocarbon derivative import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform