Scandinavia: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement totaled $X in 2021, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 22%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement were exported in Scandinavia; dropping by -41.7% compared with 2020. In general, exports showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 191% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports, with a CAGR of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of Norway (+93 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Norway ($X) also remains the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier in Scandinavia.

In Norway, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement declined by an average annual rate of -4.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -86.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Norway.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to -6.1% per year.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 332%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 70% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), mixing up a 30% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement imports, with a CAGR of +5.9% from 2012 to 2021. Norway (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (+63 p.p.) and Norway (+19 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Scandinavia, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In Sweden, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement expanded at an average annual rate of +26.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -52.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 641% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+19.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform