Tunisia: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tunisia

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, France, Angola, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Greece and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Tunisia were the UK ($X), Libya ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, France, Angola, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Greece and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Egypt, Austria, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Tunisia were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Egypt, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Slovenia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform