Brazil: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian cellulose fibrecement sheet market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Brazil

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Brazil

Cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Brazil fell to X tons in 2022, reducing by -13.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main destinations of cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Brazil, together accounting for 86% of total exports. Uruguay, South Africa, Ghana and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +62.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest markets for cellulose fibrecement sheet exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Ghana, Uruguay, South Africa and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ghana, with a CAGR of +48.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 Benin (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by -23.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 247% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cellulose fibrecement sheet to Brazil, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Colombia amounted to +56.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.0% per year) and Argentina (-19.9% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to Brazil, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia amounted to +51.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+25.8% per year) and Argentina (-21.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($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 (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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