Czech Republic: 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 the Czech Republic

The Czech articles of fiber cement market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 26% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Articles of fiber cement consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in the Czech Republic

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by -9.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of fiber cement exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 82% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, France, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for articles of fiber cement exported from the Czech Republic were Denmark ($X), the UK ($X) and Ireland ($X), together comprising 80% of total exports. Belgium, France, Poland, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +16.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average articles of fiber cement export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like imported into the Czech Republic fell modestly to X tons, with a decrease of -4.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 55% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, China, Slovakia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +109.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to the Czech Republic, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary stood at +63.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+105.5% per year) and Italy (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, articles of fiber cement import price decreased by -9.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 44%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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