Germany: 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 Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, the German articles of fiber cement market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 16% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Germany

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.1%. Articles of fiber cement production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were exported from Germany; with a decrease of -7.7% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of fiber cement exports from Germany, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for articles of fiber cement exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +16.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Austria (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 67%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to Germany, with a combined 54% share of total imports. China, Poland, Slovenia, the United States, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +85.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Germany, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +29.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+14.8% per year) and Belgium (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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