Belgium: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian cellulose fibrecement sheet market surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Belgium

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exported from Belgium shrank to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Lithuania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for cellulose fibrecement sheet exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, Ireland, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Poland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Lithuania, Germany, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Lithuania, Germany, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform