Tunisia: Market for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone 2024

Market Size for Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone in Tunisia

For the fifth consecutive year, the Tunisian market for granite, sandstone and other building stone recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone in Tunisia

In value terms, production of granite, sandstone and other building stone declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone from Tunisia shrank slightly to X tons, reducing by X% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for granite, sandstone and other building stone exported from Tunisia were Italy ($X), China ($X) and Greece ($X).

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for granite, sandstone and other building stone amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of granite, sandstone and other building stone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of granite, sandstone and other building stone to Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of granite, sandstone and other building stone to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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