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

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in the UK

For the third consecutive year, the UK market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 55% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +114.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by -3.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement expanded to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 480% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from the UK, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at -4.2%.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) also remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports from the UK.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at -10.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 153%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ireland amounted to -6.2% per year.

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

Imports into the UK

For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded growth in overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement, which increased by 46% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +105.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier to the UK, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled -7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.1% per year) and Portugal (+51.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to the UK, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 32% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+33.4% per year) and Portugal (+52.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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