Sulphites; of Sodium Price in Tunisia - 2022

Sulphites; of Sodium Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; of sodium import price amounted to $852 per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a modest expansion. As a result, import price attained 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 Spain ($1,698 per ton), while the price for China ($547 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; of Sodium Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphites; of sodium export price stood at $934 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,007 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Libya.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Algeria amounted to +46.8% per year.

Sulphites; of Sodium Imports in Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of sulphites; of sodia imported into Tunisia soared to 2.1K tons, growing by 194% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphites; of sodium imports surged to $1.8M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphites; of Sodium in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	335	N/A	134	633	23.6%
Turkey	338	N/A	182	492	13.3%
Spain	71.3	N/A	139	292	60.0%
China	32.0	N/A	3.2	251	98.7%
Germany	30.6	N/A	24.5	132	62.8%
Others	18.3	N/A	1.2	4.8	-36.0%
Total	825	N/A	484	1,805	29.8%

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; of Sodium to Tunisia in 2022:

Italy (720.1 tons)
Turkey (616.0 tons)
China (459.4 tons)
Spain (172.0 tons)
Germany (148.7 tons)

Sulphites; of Sodium Exports in Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of sulphites; of sodia exported from Tunisia soared to 36 tons, rising by 230% on the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic descent.

In value terms, sulphites; of sodium exports surged to $34K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a sharp setback.