Italy: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Italy

The Italian market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in Italy

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by 257% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos from Italy, together comprising 88% of total exports. Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exported from Italy were Croatia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 81% of total exports. Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +42.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -41.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Romania (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos imported into Italy soared to X tons, picking up by 48% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 213% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Italy, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +3.1%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos to Italy, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by +34.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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