Spain: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Spain

The Spanish cellulose fibrecement sheet market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 -15.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Spain

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight expansion. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, exports of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement from Spain dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -14.6% against 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 43%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Spain, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Equatorial Guinea (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal stood at +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+49.5% per year) and Equatorial Guinea (+41.0% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Spain, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal stood at +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+36.8% per year) and Morocco (+23.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Equatorial Guinea ($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 Peru (+87.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported into Spain expanded slightly to X tons, growing by 3.1% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Spain, together accounting for 68% of total imports. China, Germany, Indonesia and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +435.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet suppliers to Spain were Belgium ($X), Portugal ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports. China, Germany, Indonesia and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +255.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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