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

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

The Tunisian market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride totaled $X in 2022, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.5% against 2020 indices. Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Tunisia

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% 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 -9.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from Tunisia

Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Tunisia soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 32% on the previous year. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 195%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 343% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Tunisia, together comprising 45% of total exports. French Polynesia and Burundi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Burundi (with a CAGR of +589.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Burundi and French Polynesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.5%.

Among the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of +412.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes export price decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to French Polynesia ($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 French Polynesia (+31.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride decreased by -13.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes to Tunisia, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sevenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+25.3% per year) and Turkey (+66.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride to Tunisia, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+31.6% per year) and Turkey (+45.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes import price increased by +56.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 43%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform