Tunisia: Wood-Based Panels Market 2025

Wood-Based Panels Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian wood-based panels market contracted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Wood-based panels consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Production in Tunisia

In value terms, wood-based panels production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Wood-based panels production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Wood-based panels exports from Tunisia dropped rapidly to X cubic meters in 2022, declining by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood-based panels exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood-based panels exports to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X cubic meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Algeria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood-based panels exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood-based panels export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained 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 France ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Wood-Based Panels Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood-based panels increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood-based panels imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of wood-based panels to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood-based panels imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X cubic meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X cubic meters), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood-based panels to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood-based panels import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform