Germany: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Germany

After two years of decline, the German cellulose fibrecement sheet market increased by 2.6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Germany

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.1%. Cellulose fibrecement sheet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement from Germany reduced to X tons, which is down by -8.6% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 30%. 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, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Germany, together accounting for 49% of total exports. Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Australia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +95.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cellulose fibrecement sheet exported from Germany were France ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 42% of total exports. The UK, Switzerland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Australia, Austria, Lithuania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +114.7%, saw 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 cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 6.4%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Australia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Germany, together comprising 64% of total imports. Slovenia, Lithuania, the United States, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +93.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to Germany, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+20.2% per year) and Poland (+45.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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