Tunisia: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Tunisia

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 -2.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers decreased by -10.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 268%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 217%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Tunisia, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exported from Tunisia were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +44.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers decreased by -22.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Italy (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers into Tunisia soared to X tons, jumping by 198% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a moderate increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed tangible growth. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Tunisia, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sixfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-4.9% per year) and France (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Tunisia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-6.3% per year) and Italy (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform