Belgium: 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 Belgium

The Belgian articles of fiber cement market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, articles of fiber cement exports from Belgium contracted to X tons, reducing by -12.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of fiber cement exports from Belgium, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Germany, Ireland, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Lithuania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for articles of fiber cement exported from Belgium were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports. Germany, Ireland, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Poland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +12.1%, recorded 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

The average articles of fiber cement export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 9.2%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Spain (+3.2%), 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 Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by -3.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -13.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to Belgium, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Hungary and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +238.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. Lithuania, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +213.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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