Tunisia: Orthopaedic Appliances Market 2024

Orthopaedic Appliances Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian orthopaedic appliances market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +3.8% against 2020 indices. Orthopaedic appliances consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orthopaedic Appliances Production in Tunisia

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Orthopaedic appliances production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orthopaedic Appliances Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Orthopaedic appliances exports from Tunisia contracted to X tons in 2022, declining by -3.5% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 71%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for orthopaedic appliances exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, orthopaedic appliances exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+18.7% per year) and Spain (+15.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for orthopaedic appliances and splints exports from Tunisia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+13.5% per year) and Spain (+18.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average orthopaedic appliances export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Netherlands (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Orthopaedic Appliances Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of orthopaedic appliances and splints imported into Tunisia soared to X tons, jumping by 30% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of orthopaedic appliances to Tunisia, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, orthopaedic appliances imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-0.6% per year) and China (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of orthopaedic appliances and splints to Tunisia, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+11.7% per year) and India (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orthopaedic appliances import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -22.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform