Tunisia: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a strong expansion. 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.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Tunisia

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -15.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 93%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 272% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Tunisia, with a combined 77% 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 Kuwait (with a CAGR of +112.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from Tunisia, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya stood at -17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+32.5% per year) and Morocco (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Germany (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -18.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars other than for toilet use to Tunisia, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+11.9% per year) and Indonesia (-10.9% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Tunisia, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia totaled -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+37.2% per year) and Indonesia (-9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by +9.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform