Tunisia: Plastic Packaging Market 2024

Plastic Packaging Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian plastic packaging market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Packaging Production in Tunisia

In value terms, plastic packaging production declined significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Plastic packaging production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Packaging Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic packaging increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic packaging exports rose to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic packaging exports from Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Senegal, the UK, Italy, Benin, Morocco, Libya and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic packaging exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mali, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic packaging export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Packaging Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of plastic packaging, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic packaging imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic packaging imports to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Egypt and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest plastic packaging suppliers to Tunisia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Algeria, Spain, China and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 plastic packaging import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform