Tunisia: Market for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm 2024

Market Size for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm decreased by -44.4% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm exported from Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 17% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 107%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) was the main destination for exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm from Tunisia, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm to Morocco exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), twofold. Libya (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Morocco was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+47.6% per year) and Libya (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm exported from Tunisia were Algeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 42% of total exports. Libya, Senegal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +216.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Algeria (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm decreased by -40.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm to Tunisia, together comprising 63% of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, Germany and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) were the largest self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm suppliers to Tunisia, together comprising 57% of total imports. Belgium, Germany, Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +11.4%, saw 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

In 2022, the average import price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform