Tunisia: Soap In Bars Market 2024

Soap In Bars Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian soap in bars market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Soap in bars consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Soap In Bars Production in Tunisia

In value terms, soap in bars production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports from Tunisia

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap in bars exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for soap in bars exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soap in bars exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars exported from Tunisia were France ($X), Libya ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X.3%, recorded 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 soap in bars export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports into Tunisia

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap in bars imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap in bars imports to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Italy, Lebanon, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average soap in bars import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform