EU: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement increased by 11% to $X for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs 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 the EU

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by -11% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 78%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Luxembourg (X tons) represented the main exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement, constituting 61% of total exports. France (X tons) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (8.2%), Italy (7.7%) and the Netherlands (7.2%). Greece (X tons) held a minor 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 Luxembourg stood at -10.8%. At the same time, Greece (+95.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +95.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, France (-19.2%), Italy (-31.9%), the Netherlands (-36.8%) and Belgium (-38.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Luxembourg (+58 p.p.), France (+11 p.p.), Italy (+3.6 p.p.) and Greece (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-2.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X) remains the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier in the European Union, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Luxembourg amounted to -3.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-21.3% per year) and Greece (+130.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+18.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement were imported in the European Union; with a decrease of -42.1% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 48% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Hungary (9.8%), Latvia (8.5%) and the Netherlands (7.8%). The following importers - Luxembourg (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - each resulted at a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement imports into Portugal stood at +4.3%. At the same time, Latvia (+15.7%) and Hungary (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Lithuania (-8.5%), Luxembourg (-22.6%), the Netherlands (-36.6%) and Belgium (-38.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Portugal, Lithuania, Hungary and Latvia increased by +45, +13, +9.4 and +8.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement importing markets in the European Union were Portugal ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Latvia ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of +20.9%, saw 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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