Tunisia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Tunisia

The Tunisian non-refractory clay roofing tiles market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Tunisia

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, when their volume decreased by -4.4% to X tons. In general, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 47%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Tunisia, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Togo (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Algeria stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (0.0% per year) and Libya (-18.8% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Tunisia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Algeria totaled -6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-17.7% per year) and Togo (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 23%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 Libya (+1.4%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, when their volume decreased by -9.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +127.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +88.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports to Tunisia, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles suppliers to Tunisia were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +22.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+40.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform