Starches; Inulin Price in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

1. Starches; Inulin Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022
2. Starches; Inulin Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022
3. Starches; Inulin Imports in Tunisia
4. Starches; Inulin Exports in Tunisia

Starches; Inulin Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In December 2022, the average starches; inulin import price amounted to $661 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 18% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $768 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to December 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($675 per ton), while the price for Morocco ($604 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starches; Inulin Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average starches; inulin export price stood at $1,999 per ton in 2022, increasing by 94% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($3,481 per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger amounted to $1,907 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Starches; Inulin Imports in Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of starches; inulins imported into Tunisia soared to 13K tons, surging by 22% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starches; inulin imports skyrocketed to $8.8M in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Starches; Inulin to Tunisia in 2022:

1. Egypt (7.9K tons)
2. Turkey (1.5K tons)
3. Morocco (1.4K tons)
4. Bulgaria (0.6K tons)
5. Saudi Arabia (0.4K tons)
6. France (0.2K tons)
7. Spain (0.2K tons)

Starches; Inulin Exports in Tunisia

In 2022, shipments abroad of starches; inulins decreased by -30.4% to 15 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 461%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 126 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, starches; inulin exports skyrocketed to $29K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 193%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $64K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Starches; Inulin from Tunisia in 2022:

1. Niger (13.8 tons)
2. Canada (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform