Austria: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Austria

The Austrian market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Austria

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 176% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports from Austria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, when their volume decreased by -13.3% to X tons. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 381% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 287%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Austria, together comprising 51% of total exports. Romania, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, Belgium and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +239.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exported from Austria were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together comprising 51% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +137.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 304% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Austria, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+43.0% per year) and Switzerland (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Austria, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+4.5% per year) and China (+38.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by +27.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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