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

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

The Benelux market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by -14.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos in Benelux reduced slightly to X tons, dropping by -3.7% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporter of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos in Benelux, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 68% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a 32% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports, with a CAGR of -3.1% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +10 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -5.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -25.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.0%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos were imported in Benelux; which is down by -21.1% against the year before. In general, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 113%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the largest importer of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos in Benelux, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 73% of total imports in 2022. Luxembourg (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos imports into Belgium stood at -3.1%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Luxembourg increased by +5.6 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -0.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform