Guatemala: 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 Guatemala

In 2022, the Guatemalan articles of fiber cement market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed significant growth. 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 attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Guatemala, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Honduras exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belize (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Honduras amounted to X%.

In value terms, Honduras ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Guatemala, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belize ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Honduras stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belize ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to El Salvador (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 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 lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, El Salvador (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of fiber cement to Guatemala, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from El Salvador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Honduras (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from El Salvador stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, El Salvador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Guatemala, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from El Salvador stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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