Tunisia: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Tunisia

The Tunisian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Tunisia

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were exported from Tunisia; which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Tunisia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Equatorial Guinea (X tons), more than tenfold. Mali (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Equatorial Guinea (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

In value terms, Equatorial Guinea ($X), France ($X) and Mali ($X) were the largest markets for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Tunisia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Equatorial Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the UK (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Germany and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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