Tunisia: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Tunisia

The Tunisian printing and writing paper market dropped notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -18.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Tunisia

In value terms, printing and writing paper production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported from Tunisia; which is down by -47.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 194% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), fivefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Greece amounted to +18.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+6.9% per year) and Egypt (-34.4% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Tunisia, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Greece amounted to +11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-33.3% per year) and Algeria (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 61%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Tunisia

Printing and writing paper imports into Tunisia contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -29.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 37%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Tunisia, with a combined 57% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Finland, France, Germany, Slovakia, the Netherlands, India, Austria, Egypt and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +132.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Tunisia were Portugal ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Finland, Germany, France, Slovakia, India, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Egypt and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +93.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform