Tunisia: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Tunisia

After two years of decline, the Tunisian market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Tunisia

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Libya ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Libya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics into Tunisia totaled X tons, surging by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X) were the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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