Portugal: Overview of the Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2019

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

The revenue of the articles of fiber cement market in Portugal amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, articles of fiber cement consumption continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the articles of fiber cement market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

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

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, articles of fiber cement production continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, articles of fiber cement production attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, articles of fiber cement production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Portugal

Articles of fiber cement exports from Portugal totaled X tonnes in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, articles of fiber cement exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, articles of fiber cement exports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, articles of fiber cement exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, articles of fiber cement exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cameroon (X tonnes), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of fiber cement exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total articles of fiber cement exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cameroon, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Cameroon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the articles of fiber cement export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Portugal

In 2018, the imports of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like into Portugal stood at X tonnes, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, articles of fiber cement imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, articles of fiber cement imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of articles of fiber cement imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, articles of fiber cement imports continue to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, articles of fiber cement imports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of articles of fiber cement imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest articles of fiber cement supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of fiber cement to Portugal, comprising X% of total articles of fiber cement imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the articles of fiber cement import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform