United Arab Emirates: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in the United Arab Emirates

The market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 160% 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 enjoyed a significant expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by -85.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 414% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 454%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola (X kg), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lebanon stood at -34.2%.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon amounted to -30.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (-11.1% per year) and Angola (-25.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 74%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+146.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement imported into the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons, increasing by 137% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 6,256% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 8,600% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia (X tons), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +71.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+6.1% per year) and India (-29.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +80.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-25.0% per year) and Indonesia (-18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 87%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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