Benelux: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux cellulose fibrecement sheet market rose to $X in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Benelux

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 9% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports in Benelux fell to X tons, reducing by -10.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 13%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the largest exporter of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement, constituting 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 sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement. The Netherlands (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (+4.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-4.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In Belgium, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 Belgium (+1.7%).

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports in Benelux

Cellulose fibrecement sheet imports shrank to X tons in 2022, declining by -9% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 -11.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +32.9% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 33%. 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) represented roughly 99% of total imports in 2022.

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 +6.2%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in Benelux, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +10.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 (+3.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform