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Ireland: Asbestos Market 2022

Asbestos Market Size in Ireland

In 2020, the Irish asbestos market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Asbestos Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2020, shipments abroad of asbestos decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asbestos exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for asbestos exports from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at -X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for asbestos exports from Ireland.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average asbestos export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2017 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +X% per year.

Asbestos Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, supplies from abroad of asbestos increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, asbestos imports surged to $X in 2020. In general, imports posted a slight increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the UK (X tons) was the main asbestos supplier to Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asbestos to Ireland.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average asbestos import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for asbestos in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, China and Russia, with a combined 56% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Maldives, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of asbestos in the world?

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of asbestos production, accounting for 55% of total volume. Moreover, asbestos production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with an 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of asbestos to Ireland?

In value terms, the UK $20) constituted the largest supplier of asbestos to Ireland, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China $9), with a 31% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of asbestos from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK $268) remains the key foreign market for asbestos exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for asbestos in Ireland?

The average asbestos export price stood at $2,330 per ton in 2019, waning by -5.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for asbestos in Ireland?

In 2021, the average asbestos import price amounted to $866 per ton, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the asbestos market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024