Benelux: 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 Benelux

The Benelux articles of fiber cement market rose slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. 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 in Benelux

Articles of fiber cement exports declined to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -10.1% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating an 18% share of total exports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like. The Netherlands (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (+7.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-7.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest articles of fiber cement supplier in Benelux, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Belgium, articles of fiber cement exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 8%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.1%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, articles of fiber cement imports in Benelux reduced to X tons, which is down by -9.1% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +22.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 31%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in Benelux, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, articles of fiber cement imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+1.0% per year) and Luxembourg (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform