Tunisia: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Tunisia

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 17%. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, exports of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations from Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 24% on the previous year. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 579%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 458% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya totaled +24.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+104.6% per year) and Morocco (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Tunisia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya totaled +22.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+61.1% per year) and France (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Germany (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Tunisia

Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports into Tunisia dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -10.4% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+0.7% per year) and Italy (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Tunisia, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.4% per year) and Italy (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform