Australia: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Australia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Australian market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement, when its value increased by 23% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Australia

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by -43.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from Australia, with a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand amounted to -14.4%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports from Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand amounted to -7.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, rising by 227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Indonesia amounted to +38.1% per year.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Imports into Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement were imported into Australia; growing by 152% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 1,520% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 774% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to Australia, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +76.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+8.6% per year) and China (-31.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Canada ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement suppliers to Australia, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +75.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -75.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 111%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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