Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Tunisia - 2022

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates import price amounted to $862 per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $919 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($2,038 per ton), while the price for China ($544 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphites; thiosulphates export price stood at $934 per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,394 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Libya amounted to -1.6% per year.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Tunisia

Sulphites; thiosulphates imports into Tunisia surged to 2.5K tons in 2022, picking up by 174% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports skyrocketed to $2.2M in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	377	N/A	209	737	25.0%
Turkey	361	N/A	250	511	12.3%
China	43.1	N/A	3.2	379	106.4%
Spain	73.4	N/A	141	292	58.5%
Germany	42.9	N/A	25.0	133	45.8%
Others	80.6	N/A	86.1	108	10.2%
Total	978	N/A	714	2,159	30.2%

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Tunisia in 2022:

Italy (801.8 tons)
China (696.5 tons)
Turkey (629.9 tons)
Spain (172.0 tons)
Germany (148.7 tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Tunisia

Sulphites; thiosulphates exports from Tunisia soared to 36 tons in 2022, increasing by 44% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous slump.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports surged to $34K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp descent.