Tunisia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Tunisia

After two years of growth, the Tunisian non-refractory clay constructional products market decreased by -0.5% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Non-refractory clay constructional products consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Tunisia

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. Non-refractory clay constructional products production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Tunisia

Non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 252% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 694%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 398% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Tunisia, with a combined 60% 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 United States (with a CAGR of +32.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Tunisia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-11.3% per year) and Spain (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -59.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 134%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+59.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay constructional products imported into Tunisia declined sharply to X tons, dropping by -48.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 337% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 533%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Tunisia, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -9.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Tunisia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +5.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform