Eastern Europe: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after eight years of decline, there was significant growth in the East European market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement, when its value increased by 13% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement was finally on the rise to reach X tons after eight years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the major exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 76% of total exports in 2021. Belarus (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together took near 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports from Russia stood at -9.8%. At the same time, Belarus (+15.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +15.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ukraine (-14.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belarus (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ukraine and Russia saw its share reduced by -4.3% and -12.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Russia, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement shrank by an average annual rate of -12.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+11.4% per year) and Ukraine (-20.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-2.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Eastern Europe surged to X tons, picking up by 18% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 29%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) represented roughly 83% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), committing a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +30.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement importing markets in Eastern Europe were Moldova ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 92% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +25.8%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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