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

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

In 2021, the German market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement was finally on the rise to reach $X after eight years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. 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 Germany

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs 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 from Germany

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by -12.3% to X tons in 2019. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement rose rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from Germany, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), sixfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (-9.7% per year) and Hungary (+5.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports from Germany, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a 2% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +29.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (-7.7% per year) and France (-19.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded decline in supplies from abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement, which decreased by -28.8% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,709%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,763% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X tons) constituted the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier to Germany, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +200.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to Germany, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +181.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average import price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 72% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, import price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement increased by +104.1% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Indonesia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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