Pharmaceutical Goods Price in Tunisia - 2022

Pharmaceutical Goods Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average pharmaceutical goods import price amounted to $40,297 per ton, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $139,238 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Spain ($195,610 per ton), while the price for China ($10,191 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Pharmaceutical Goods Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average pharmaceutical goods export price stood at $8,845 per ton in December 2022, surging by 3.6% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $8,922 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to December 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +1.4% per month.

Pharmaceutical Goods Imports in Tunisia

In 2022, approx. 523 tons of pharmaceutical goodses were imported into Tunisia; rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a moderate expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pharmaceutical goods imports skyrocketed to $21M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild decrease.

Import of Pharmaceutical Goods in Tunisia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Ireland	5.2	N/A	4.9	5.5	1.9%
Germany	5.7	N/A	2.9	4.8	-5.6%
France	4.0	N/A	4.7	3.1	-8.1%
Spain	0.3	N/A	0.5	1.4	67.1%
Dominican Republic	0.5	N/A	0.4	0.5	0.0%
Slovakia	0.1	N/A	0.2	0.2	26.0%
China	1.0	N/A	0.6	0.1	-53.6%
Others	5.2	N/A	3.6	5.4	1.3%
Total	21.9	N/A	17.8	21.1	-1.2%

Top Suppliers of Pharmaceutical Goods to Tunisia in 2022:

France (96.8 tons)
Ireland (44.7 tons)
Germany (35.3 tons)
China (14.2 tons)
Spain (7.2 tons)
Dominican Republic (6.9 tons)
Slovakia (4.6 tons)

Pharmaceutical Goods Exports in Tunisia

In 2022, approx. 1.4K tons of pharmaceutical goodses were exported from Tunisia; growing by 6.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pharmaceutical goods exports expanded rapidly to $12M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.