Tunisia: Market for Tube Or Pipe Fittings (Of Iron Or Steel) 2025

Market Size for Tube Or Pipe Fittings (Of Iron Or Steel) in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) reduced slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings (Of Iron Or Steel)

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, iron or steel tube fitting exports from Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 17% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for iron or steel tube fitting exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, iron or steel tube fitting exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (+124.0% per year) and Germany (+61.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) exports from Tunisia, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+47.2% per year) and Algeria (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Kenya (+275.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tube Or Pipe Fittings (Of Iron Or Steel)

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 131%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of iron or steel tube fitting imports to Tunisia, with a combined 62% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Germany and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +49.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) to Tunisia, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.4% per year) and China (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform