Sweden: 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 Sweden

The Swedish articles of fiber cement market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -6.2% 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 saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were exported from Sweden; waning by -9.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 549%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 849% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Sweden, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Finland stood at +85.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+7.1% per year) and Germany (-44.8% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Sweden, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Finland totaled +75.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+19.9% per year) and Germany (-45.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -57.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 134%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Denmark (+11.9%), 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 Sweden

In 2022, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like into Sweden rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 5.8% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of fiber cement to Sweden, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Finland stood at +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+8.1% per year) and Denmark (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Sweden, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+9.7% per year) and Denmark (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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