Tunisia: Container Market 2025

Container Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian container market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Container Production in Tunisia

In value terms, container production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37%. Container production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Container Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Container exports from Tunisia shrank to X units in 2022, declining by -14.2% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, container exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X units), Libya (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) were the main destinations of container exports from Tunisia, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, France and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Libya ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for container exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.5%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average container export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, container export price decreased by -12.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X units of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers were imported into Tunisia; rising by 56% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a mild increase. Imports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, container imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Turkey (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of container imports to Tunisia, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Romania, France and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +118.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest container suppliers to Tunisia, together comprising 44% of total imports. Greece, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Romania, France and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +84.7%, saw 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

In 2022, the average container import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.2%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform