Tunisia: Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) market increased by 0.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Tunisia

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of industrial roundwood exported from Tunisia skyrocketed to X cubic meters, picking up by 131% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 638% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the (non-coniferous) exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 621% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from Tunisia, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exported from Tunisia were Italy ($X), Qatar ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 64% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +12.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports into Tunisia soared to X cubic meters in 2022, rising by 70% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Cameroon (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports to Tunisia, together comprising 41% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cameroon (with a CAGR of -4.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Tunisia were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Cameroon ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of -2.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic 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 Cameroon ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform