Tunisia: Ethylene Polymer Bag Market 2024

Ethylene Polymer Bag Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian ethylene polymer bag market soared to $X in 2022, surging by 24% 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). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a moderate increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene exported from Tunisia contracted significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -31.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,833% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,358% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene polymer bag exports from Tunisia, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +48.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for ethylene polymer bag exported from Tunisia worldwide, together accounting for 76% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +50.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 ethylene polymer bag export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Switzerland (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, imports of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene into Tunisia rose modestly to X tons, surging by 3.8% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 81%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene polymer bag imports to Tunisia, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest ethylene polymer bag suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Algeria, China, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Algeria, with a CAGR of +47.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average ethylene polymer bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 67%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform