Tunisia: Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Tunisia

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

Exports from Tunisia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mali (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Tunisia.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from Tunisia were Mauritania ($X) and Mali ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mali, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali amounted to $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

Imports into Tunisia

Imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms into Tunisia rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) was the main vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform