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Nepal: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Nepal

The Nepalese articles of fiber cement market contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -37.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Nepal

In 2018, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were exported from Nepal; growing by 469% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports skyrocketed to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bhutan (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Nepal, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Bhutan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bhutan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-9.7% per year) and the United States (-48.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Bhutan ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest markets for articles of fiber cement exported from Nepal worldwide.

The United States, with a CAGR of +61.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by 148% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+211.6%).

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were imported into Nepal; falling by -43.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 83%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest articles of fiber cement supplier to Nepal, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +9.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Nepal, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +7.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-1.8%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for articles of fiber cement in Nepal. 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 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23651220 - Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or similar mixtures of fibres (asbestos, cellulose or other vegetable fibres, synthetic polymer, glass or metallic fibres, e tc.) and cement or other hydraulic binders, containing
Prodcom 23651240 - Sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, of cellulose fibrecement or similar mixtures of fibres (cellulose or other vegetable fibres, synthetic polymer, glass or metallic fibres, e tc.) and cement or other hydraulic binders, not containing
Prodcom 23651270 - Articles of cellulose fibre-cement or the like, not containing asbestos (excluding corrugated and other sheets, panels, p aving, tiles and similar articles)

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
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
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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