Tunisia: Market for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators 2024

Market Size for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian nickel and lithium accumulators market decreased by -46.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators decreased by -34.5% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 236%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 375%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the UK (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of nickel and lithium accumulators exports from Tunisia, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators exports from Tunisia, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by North Macedonia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to -23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (-0.7% per year) and Spain (+10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nickel and lithium accumulators export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Ireland (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators decreased by -50.6% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest nickel and lithium accumulators supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel and lithium accumulators imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+3.8% per year) and Germany (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators to Tunisia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+3.6% per year) and France (-20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nickel and lithium accumulators import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform