EU: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in the EU

The EU market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed strong growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in the EU

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, when their volume increased by 3.6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 16%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +75.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the key exporters of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos in 2022, reaching approx. 33% and 28% of total exports, respectively. Lithuania (X tons) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (8.1%). The Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together comprising 69% of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +32.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 27%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by 8.9% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 37%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the largest importer of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, making up 47% of total imports. France (X tons) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Denmark (9.2%), Belgium (6.2%) and Austria (5%). Ireland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Germany was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos imports, with a CAGR of +28.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Denmark (+12.5%), Ireland (+4.7%), Austria (+3.7%), France (+3.5%) and Italy (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Belgium (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany and Denmark increased by +38 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos in the European Union, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.5% share.

In Germany, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased at an average annual rate of +26.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+27.4% per year) and France (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+13.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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