Tunisia: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Tunisia

After ten years of growth, shipments abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -43.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 683%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 735%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Tunisia, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X tons), more than tenfold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Algeria stood at +41.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+6.9% per year) and Morocco (+32.9% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Tunisia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Algeria totaled +50.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+15.2% per year) and Morocco (+39.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +59.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 9.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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 (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imported into Tunisia rose rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 8.6% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Tunisia, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Portugal, Turkey, France and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +46.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Tunisia were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. Portugal, France, Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +56.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform