Tunisia: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2024

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market decreased by -6.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Tunisia

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from Tunisia

For the third consecutive year, Tunisia recorded growth in shipments abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 75%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Tunisia, with a approx. 90% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya totaled +18.7%.

In value terms, Libya ($X) also remains the key foreign market for hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya totaled +8.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 6.1%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Algeria amounted to +0.7% per year.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites imported into Tunisia soared to X tons, with an increase of 72% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Algeria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites to Tunisia, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports from Algeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Algeria amounted to +85.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.6% per year) and Italy (-8.8% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites to Tunisia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Algeria amounted to +185.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.8% per year) and Italy (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price increased by +65.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Algeria ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+54.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform