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Asbestos Market Size in the U.S.
The U.S. asbestos market skyrocketed to $X in 2020, growing by X% 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). In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.
Asbestos Exports
Exports from the U.S.
In 2020, the amount of asbestos exported from the U.S. fell significantly to X tons, reducing by -X% compared with 2019 figures. In general, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, asbestos exports shrank significantly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Australia (X tons) was the main destination for asbestos exports from the U.S., accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia amounted to -X%.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia totaled +X%.
Export Prices by Country
The average asbestos export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a strong expansion. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.
From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +X% per year.
Asbestos Imports
Imports into the U.S.
In 2020, the amount of asbestos imported into the U.S. dropped markedly to X tons, reducing by -X% against the year before. In general, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, asbestos imports shrank notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2013 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2020, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of asbestos to the U.S., accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, asbestos imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fivefold.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +X%.
In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asbestos to the U.S., comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +X%.
Import Prices by Country
The average asbestos import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $X per ton.
From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the asbestos market in the U.S.. 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 2025.
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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 the U.S.
- 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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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