Turkey: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish cellulose fibrecement sheet market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Turkey

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 265%. Cellulose fibrecement sheet production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Turkey

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by -3.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Malta (X tons) were the main destinations of cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Turkey, together comprising 43% of total exports. Azerbaijan, Israel, Romania, Russia, Suriname, Bulgaria, the United States, Georgia, Oman and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Suriname (with a CAGR of +256.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Turkey, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to +22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+35.5% per year) and the UK (+107.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cellulose fibrecement sheet export price increased by +35.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($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 Suriname (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement increased by 138% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,159% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 369%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier to Turkey, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +524.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-7.6% per year) and China (-13.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to Turkey, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +449.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-4.2% per year) and China (-3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 104%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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