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Canada: Asbestos Market 2022

Asbestos Market Size in Canada

The Canadian asbestos market fell markedly to $X in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2013 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Asbestos Production in Canada

In value terms, asbestos production shrank dramatically to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Asbestos Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2020, overseas shipments of asbestos decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the twelfth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, asbestos exports declined to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for asbestos exports from Canada, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, asbestos exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for asbestos exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average asbestos export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Asbestos Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2020, overseas purchases of asbestos decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asbestos imports shrank notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports faced a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the U.S. (X tons) was the main supplier of asbestos to Canada, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asbestos to Canada.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average asbestos import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the U.S..

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to -X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for asbestos in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, China and Russia, with a combined 56% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Maldives, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of asbestos in the world?

Russia remains the largest asbestos producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, asbestos production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with an 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of asbestos to Canada?

In value terms, the largest asbestos suppliers to Canada were Brazil $997) and China $580).

What are the leading importers of asbestos from Canada?

In value terms, Indonesia remains the key foreign market for asbestos exports from Canada, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Colombia, with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for asbestos in Canada?

In 2021, the average asbestos export price amounted to $705 per ton, waning by -1.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for asbestos in Canada?

In 2021, the average asbestos import price amounted to $653 per ton, growing by 96% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the asbestos market in Canada. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Canada

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024