Greece: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Greece

The Greek cellulose fibrecement sheet market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Greece

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Greece

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by -97.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 7,783% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12,222%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Greece, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Greece, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic stood at -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (-8.5% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 1,438% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 6,480%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 North Macedonia (+37.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported into Greece soared to X tons, picking up by 30% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 301% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 252% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Greece, together comprising 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +95.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet suppliers to Greece, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +55.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 59%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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