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Puerto Rico: Asbestos Market 2025

Asbestos Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the key exporter of asbestoses, creating 64% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Kazakhstan (16%). The following exporters - China (X tons) and Canada (X tons) - each accounted for a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to asbestos exports from Russia stood at -3.6%. Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kazakhstan (-5.0%), Canada (-15.5%) and China (-20.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+5.5 p.p.) and Russia (+3.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-3.1 p.p.) and China (-4.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest asbestos supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 55% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 20% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to -6.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-1.8% per year) and Brazil (-5.6% per year).

Asbestos Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons), distantly followed by Maldives (X tons), China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main importers of asbestoses, together comprising 80% of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons), Iran (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Maldives (with a CAGR of +243.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported asbestoses into Puerto Rico, comprising 45% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 14% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled -5.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (-4.3% per year) and China (-4.9% per year).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for asbestos in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, China and Russia, together comprising 56% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Maldives, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of asbestos in the world?

Russia remains the largest asbestos producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, asbestos production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with an 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of asbestos to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, India constitutes the largest market for imported asbestoses into Puerto Rico, comprising 46% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 9.5% share.

What are the leading importers of asbestos from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Russia remains the largest asbestos supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 54% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 19% share of global exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an 18% share.

What is the average export price for asbestos in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for asbestos in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the asbestos market in Puerto Rico. 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.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024