Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belarus - 2022

Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price stood at $332 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The import price peaked at $629 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -5.8% per year.

Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

The average asbestos, other than crocidolite export price stood at $400,000 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 500% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($440,500 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $379,750 per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+249.4%).

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of asbestos, other than crocidolites decreased by -45.7% to 4.6K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 9.4K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports shrank rapidly to $1.5M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belarus (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	1.8	2.0	1.9	1.5	-5.9%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	1.8	2.0	1.9	1.5	-5.9%

Top Suppliers of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite to Belarus in 2022:

Russia (4.6K tons)

Exports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belarus

Asbestos, other than crocidolite exports from Belarus surged to 6 kg in 2022, rising by 100% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous contraction.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite exports surged to $2.4K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.