Tunisia: Market for Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium 2024

Market Size for Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium in Tunisia

The Tunisian barium or aluminium sulphates market rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Barium or aluminium sulphates consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium in Tunisia

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphates of barium or aluminium decreased by -11.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for barium or aluminium sulphates exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, barium or aluminium sulphates exports to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cote d'Ivoire totaled +12.7%.

In value terms, the largest markets for barium or aluminium sulphates exported from Tunisia were Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Algeria ($X).

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +18.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barium or aluminium sulphates export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barium or aluminium sulphates export price increased by +51.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of sulphates of barium or aluminium, when their volume increased by 58% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of barium or aluminium sulphates imports to Tunisia, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphates of barium or aluminium to Tunisia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+25.1% per year) and France (+9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barium or aluminium sulphates import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform