Europe: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Europe

In 2022, the Europe articles of fiber cement market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Europe

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports in Europe

Articles of fiber cement exports fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Finland (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) was the key exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in Europe, generating X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Lithuania, Hungary, Finland, Poland, the Netherlands, Russia, France and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were imported in Europe; shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons), distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the key importers of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, together generating X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement importing markets in Europe were the UK ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Ireland, Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, Russia and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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