Tunisia: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by -21.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +52.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Tunisia

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 95,419,200% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were exported from Tunisia; increasing by 2.6% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Tunisia, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Senegal (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia amounted to -14.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (+25.6% per year) and Italy (+12.7% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Tunisia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia totaled -14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (+18.9% per year) and Italy (+12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 the UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -14.9% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Tunisia, with a combined 41% share of total imports. The United States, Russia, Finland, South Africa, Sweden, France, Austria, Morocco and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +155.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Portugal ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined 42% share of total imports. Brazil, Russia, Finland, Sweden, South Africa, France, Austria, Morocco and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +134.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform