Tunisia: Concrete Tile Market 2024

Concrete Tile Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian concrete tile market stood at $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Production in Tunisia

In value terms, concrete tile production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Concrete tile exports from Tunisia reduced to X tons in 2023, shrinking by X% against 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile exports stood at $X in 2023. In general, exports faced a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for concrete tile exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, concrete tile exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for concrete tile exported from Tunisia were Mauritania ($X), Libya ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Italy and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average concrete tile export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2023, imports of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone into Tunisia expanded to X tons, growing by X% on 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile imports expanded slightly to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of concrete tile imports to Tunisia, together comprising X% of total imports. Portugal, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average concrete tile import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform