Poland: 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 Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Polish articles of fiber cement market, when its value decreased by -3.2% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.0% against 2018 indices. Articles of fiber cement consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 52%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like increased by 2.2% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 44%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +33.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Poland, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+80.1% per year) and Lithuania (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Poland, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark totaled +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+58.2% per year) and Lithuania (-0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 41%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 the Czech Republic (+4.1%), 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 Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like increased by 32% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% 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 +129.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to Poland, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Indonesia, Belgium, Finland, China and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +143.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Poland, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+11.7% per year) and Belgium (+8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 17%. 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 failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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