Tunisia: Polyethylene Binder Market 2025

Polyethylene Binder Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian polyethylene binder market reached $X in 2022, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Polyethylene Binder Production in Tunisia

In value terms, polyethylene binder production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 29%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Polyethylene Binder Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines exported from Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 49% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 380% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyethylene binder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 185%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for polyethylene binder exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, polyethylene binder exports to Lebanon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lebanon totaled +14.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-10.0% per year) and Italy (-13.3% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) remains the key foreign market for polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines exports from Tunisia, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon stood at +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-11.4% per year) and Italy (-14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average polyethylene binder export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -15.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Canada (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Polyethylene Binder Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 5,313% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polyethylene binder imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 5,419% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polyethylene binder to Tunisia, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, polyethylene binder imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +53.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-34.5% per year) and Italy (+41.9% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines to Tunisia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +52.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-33.9% per year) and Italy (+34.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average polyethylene binder import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform