Tunisia: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint surged to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth 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 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tunisia

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, France, Angola, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Greece and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Libya ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. 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.

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Egypt, Austria, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Tunisia were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Egypt, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Slovenia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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