Tunisia: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian cellulose fibrecement sheet market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Tunisia

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5.3%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by -27.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Tunisia, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X tons), eightfold. Benin (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Algeria stood at -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-9.9% per year) and Benin (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Tunisia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Algeria totaled -4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-6.7% per year) and Benin (+15.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 Benin (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported into Tunisia soared to X tons, rising by 308% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 405%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +83.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+150.9% per year) and Italy (-16.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to Tunisia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +80.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-9.6% per year) and Turkey (+266.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 190% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+46.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform