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Latin America and the Caribbean: Asbestos Market 2022

Asbestos Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American asbestos market declined notably to $X in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Asbestos Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, asbestos production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, showed a deep slump. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest asbestos producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

In Brazil, asbestos production decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020.

Asbestos Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2020, exports of asbestos in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, asbestos exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X tons) represented the major exporter of asbestos in Latin America and the Caribbean, mixing up X% of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the asbestos exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2020. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest asbestos supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In Brazil, asbestos exports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the asbestos export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +X% per year.

Asbestos Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the third year in a row, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded decline in purchases abroad of asbestos, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, asbestos imports declined significantly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2013 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Mexico (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Cuba (X%), Colombia (X%) and Ecuador (X%). Bolivia (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2020. Venezuela (-X%), Cuba (-X%), Bolivia (-X%), Ecuador (-X%), Mexico (-X%) and Colombia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Brazil and Cuba increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while Colombia (-X p.p.) and Mexico (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest asbestos importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Cuba, Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The asbestos import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Brazil constituted the country with the largest volume of asbestos consumption, comprising approx. 84% of total volume. Moreover, asbestos consumption in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, El Salvador, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cuba, with a 4.1% share.
Brazil constituted the country with the largest volume of asbestos production, comprising approx. 100% of total volume.
In value terms, Brazil remains the largest asbestos supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In value terms, El Salvador, Cuba and Bolivia constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $491 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 22% against the previous year.
In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $623 per ton, shrinking by -9.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the asbestos market in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    • Anguilla
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Argentina
    • Aruba
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • British Virgin Islands
    • Cayman Islands
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Costa Rica
    • Cuba
    • Curacao
    • Dominica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Ecuador
    • El Salvador
    • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
    • French Guiana
    • Grenada
    • Guadeloupe
    • Guatemala
    • Guyana
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Jamaica
    • Martinique
    • Mexico
    • Montserrat
    • Nicaragua
    • Panama
    • Paraguay
    • Peru
    • Puerto Rico
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Saint Lucia
    • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
    • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Suriname
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
    • United States Virgin Islands
    • Uruguay
    • Venezuela

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

    • Take advantage of the latest data
    • Find deeper insights into current market developments
    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      • Anguilla
      • Antigua and Barbuda
      • Argentina
      • Aruba
      • Bahamas
      • Barbados
      • Belize
      • Bolivia
      • Brazil
      • British Virgin Islands
      • Cayman Islands
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Costa Rica
      • Cuba
      • Curacao
      • Dominica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Ecuador
      • El Salvador
      • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
      • French Guiana
      • Grenada
      • Guadeloupe
      • Guatemala
      • Guyana
      • Haiti
      • Honduras
      • Jamaica
      • Martinique
      • Mexico
      • Montserrat
      • Nicaragua
      • Panama
      • Paraguay
      • Peru
      • Saint Kitts and Nevis
      • Saint Lucia
      • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
      • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
      • Suriname
      • Trinidad and Tobago
      • Turks and Caicos Islands
      • United States Virgin Islands
      • Uruguay
      • Venezuela
      • Puerto Rico

    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      19. Production, By Country, 2023
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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