Czech Republic: Asbestos Market Overview 2020

Asbestos Market Size in the Czech Republic

The revenue of the asbestos market in the Czech Republic amounted to $X in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, asbestos consumption continues to indicate a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, the asbestos market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Asbestos Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, asbestos production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, asbestos production continues to indicate a precipitous deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, asbestos production attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Asbestos Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2018, the amount of asbestos exported from the Czech Republic stood at X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, asbestos exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports decreased by -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, asbestos exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asbestos exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, asbestos exports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, asbestos exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which finished at X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%). China (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of asbestos exports. At the same time, China (+X%) and Kazakhstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Kazakhstan and China increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while Russia (-X p.p.) and Brazil (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest asbestos supplier from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Brazil (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the asbestos export price in the Czech Republic amounted to $X per tonne, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the asbestos export price continues to indicate a drastic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for asbestos attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Asbestos Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2018, the amount of asbestos imported into the Czech Republic amounted to X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, asbestos imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, asbestos imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of asbestos imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asbestos imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, asbestos imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, asbestos imports reached their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of asbestos imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

India was the key importing country with an import of around X tonnes, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes), Sri Lanka (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes), together making up a X% share of total imports. Viet Nam (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to asbestos imports into India stood at +X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+X%), Indonesia (+X%) and Sri Lanka (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Thailand (-X%), Viet Nam (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of India, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Sri Lanka increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Thailand (-X p.p.), Viet Nam (-X p.p.) and China (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported asbestos into the Czech Republic, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

In India, asbestos imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the asbestos import price in the Czech Republic amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the asbestos import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The Czech Republic import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform