Netherlands: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

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

The Dutch articles of fiber cement market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild decrease. 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.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in the Netherlands

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Articles of fiber cement production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like increased by 3.6% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33% 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from the Netherlands, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-5.4% per year) and France (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from the Netherlands, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-6.1% per year) and Switzerland (+85.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Denmark (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into the Netherlands

Articles of fiber cement imports into the Netherlands reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by -13.8% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +2.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of fiber cement to the Netherlands, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.9% per year) and Poland (+36.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to the Netherlands, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+16.2% per year) and the United States (+134.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, articles of fiber cement import price increased by +57.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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