Tunisia: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 74% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Tunisia reduced rapidly to X tons, waning by -50.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,283%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,180%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Tunisia, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt totaled +64.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+26.5% per year) and France (+67.0% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Tunisia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt amounted to +60.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+73.1% per year) and Algeria (+24.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 France (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Tunisia

Imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Tunisia surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 42% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 136%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Tunisia, with a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+12.3% per year) and Poland (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Tunisia, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-12.3% per year) and Portugal (+10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform