Tunisia: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Tunisia

After two years of decline, the Tunisian market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by 19% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Tunisia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -48.7% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,643%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 3,055% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Tunisia, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria (X square meters), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +6.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from Tunisia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +14.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 143%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 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 France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Algeria stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+8.4%).

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Tunisia

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by 0.2% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Finland (X square meters) and Turkey (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Tunisia, with a combined 49% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +50.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Tunisia, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +28.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.3% per year) and Finland (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by +28.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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 ($X per square meter), while the price for Hungary ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform