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Tunisia - Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Tunisia - 2022

Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

The average polyethylene in primary forms import price stood at $1,589 per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $1,669 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 France ($2,813 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($1,437 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average polyethylene in primary forms export price stood at $922 per ton in 2022, reducing by -21.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,746 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($823 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey totaled $523 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Tunisia

In 2022, approx. 146K tons of polyethylene in primary forms were imported into Tunisia; surging by 7.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polyethylene in primary forms imports rose sharply to $233M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Tunisia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Saudi Arabia	83.9	N/A	111	126	14.5%
United States	19.1	N/A	16.3	24.0	7.9%
Qatar	16.3	N/A	16.0	17.3	2.0%
Italy	6.6	N/A	8.4	9.0	10.9%
Kuwait	5.6	N/A	8.0	7.4	9.7%
Czech Republic	3.0	N/A	4.4	7.0	32.6%
France	5.5	N/A	4.4	6.6	6.3%
Others	31.7	N/A	34.8	35.7	4.0%
Total	172	N/A	203	233	10.6%

Top Suppliers of Polyethylene in Primary Forms to Tunisia in 2022:

Saudi Arabia (87.4K tons)
United States (15.5K tons)
Qatar (11.5K tons)
Kuwait (5.0K tons)
Italy (3.6K tons)
Czech Republic (2.6K tons)
France (2.3K tons)

Exports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of polyethylene in primary forms exported from Tunisia surged to 431 tons, rising by 72% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn.

In value terms, polyethylene in primary forms exports soared to $397K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic decrease.

Export of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	430	N/A	145	274	-13.9%
Turkey	N/A	N/A	30.9	22.5	-27.2%
Libya	274	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Algeria	482	N/A	5.2	N/A	-89.6%
Portugal	42.2	N/A	92.1	N/A	47.7%
Others	172	N/A	21.5	101	-16.3%
Total	1,401	N/A	295	397	-34.3%

Top Export Markets for Polyethylene in Primary Forms from Tunisia in 2022:

Italy (332.4 tons)
Turkey (43.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polyethylene in primary forms in Tunisia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20161035 - Linear polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms
Prodcom 20161039 - Polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms (excluding linear)
Prodcom 20161050 - Polyethylene having a specific gravity of . 0,94, in primary forms

Country coverage:

Tunisia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Tunisia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023