Tunisia: Starter Battery Market 2025

Starter Battery Market Size in Tunisia

After three years of decline, the Tunisian starter battery market increased by 15% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Starter Battery Production in Tunisia

In value terms, starter battery production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Starter Battery Exports

Exports from Tunisia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines decreased by -9.5% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, starter battery exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X units), France (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of starter battery exports from Tunisia, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Senegal, Syrian Arab Republic, Algeria, Spain, Morocco and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for starter battery exported from Tunisia were France ($X), Libya ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 80% of total exports. Senegal, Algeria, Syrian Arab Republic, Spain, Morocco and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +25.5%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average starter battery export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 69%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Starter Battery Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X units of lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines were imported into Tunisia; with an increase of 47% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 110%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starter battery imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 -7.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest starter battery supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, starter battery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), fourfold. Spain (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+1.4% per year) and Spain (+8.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest starter battery suppliers to Tunisia, together accounting for 47% of total imports. Croatia, the Czech Republic, Spain, China, Bulgaria and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +30.6%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average starter battery import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -25.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 France ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform