Tunisia: Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Tunisian self-adhesive printed label market, when its value decreased by -5.7% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive printed labels exported from Tunisia shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of -31.8% against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 114% 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 211%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for self-adhesive printed label exports from Tunisia, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, self-adhesive printed label exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guinea (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Niger (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to -30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guinea (+18.0% per year) and Niger (+17.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive printed labels exports from Tunisia, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to -18.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (-9.1% per year) and Algeria (+8.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average self-adhesive printed label export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 99% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guinea ($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 Gabon (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Self-adhesive printed label imports into Tunisia dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 173% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive printed label imports to Tunisia, together comprising 81% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive printed label suppliers to Tunisia were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +19.9%, recorded 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

The average self-adhesive printed label import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform