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

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

For the eleventh consecutive year, the German market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.1% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level 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 from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Germany, together comprising 72% of total exports. Denmark, Switzerland, the UK, Sweden, Slovakia, Croatia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports from Germany, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled +23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+14.5% per year) and Switzerland (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos into Germany soared to X tons, rising by 20% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Germany, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +387.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Germany, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +32.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+357.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+65.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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