Tunisia: Greasy Wool Market 2025

Greasy Wool Market Size in Tunisia

After four years of decline, the Tunisian greasy wool market increased by 35% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Greasy wool consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Greasy Wool Production in Tunisia

In value terms, greasy wool production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Greasy Wool Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Greasy wool exports from Tunisia shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, falling by -24.9% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, greasy wool exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 78%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for greasy wool exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, greasy wool exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +33.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+54.3% per year) and France (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for greasy wool exports from Tunisia, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled +25.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+48.7% per year) and France (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average greasy wool export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Greasy Wool Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of greasy wool decreased by -3.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, greasy wool imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 182%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Algeria (X tons) was the main greasy wool supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, greasy wool imports from Algeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Libya (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Algeria stood at +25.7%.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of greasy wool to Tunisia, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Algeria amounted to +40.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average greasy wool import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, greasy wool import price decreased by -3.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 46%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Algeria ($X per ton), while the price for Libya stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+20.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform