Germany: Asbestos Market 2022

Asbestos Market Size in Germany

The German asbestos market skyrocketed to $X in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Asbestos Production in Germany

In value terms, asbestos production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Asbestos Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, overseas shipments of asbestos decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. from 2017 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asbestos exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of asbestos exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in South Africa (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for asbestos exported from Germany were China ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Africa (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average asbestos export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Asbestos Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, purchases abroad of asbestos decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the seventh consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asbestos imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) and Brazil (X kg) were the main suppliers of asbestos imports to Germany.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asbestos to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average asbestos import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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