Norway: 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 Norway

The Norwegian articles of fiber cement market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -14.7% 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, recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by -70.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 191%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Denmark (X kg) were the main destinations of articles of fiber cement exports from Norway, together comprising 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Norway, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Gambia, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to -9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (0.0% per year) and Gambia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 251% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Lithuania (+48.8%), 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 Norway

In 2022, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like into Norway fell to X tons, dropping by -9.4% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to Norway, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +155.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement suppliers to Norway were Austria ($X), Finland ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +141.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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