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Asbestos Market Size in the UK
In 2020, the UK asbestos market increased by X% to $X, rising for the eleventh year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Asbestos Production in the UK
In value terms, asbestos production shrank slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.
Asbestos Exports
Exports from the UK
In 2020, overseas shipments of asbestos decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the eleventh consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. from 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, asbestos exports contracted significantly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2016. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Germany (X kg) was the main destination for asbestos exports from the UK, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -X%.
In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for asbestos exports from the UK.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -X%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2020, the average asbestos export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, export price attained 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 Germany.
From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +X% per year.
Asbestos Imports
Imports into the UK
In 2020, asbestos imports into the UK reduced notably to X kg, with a decrease of -X% compared with 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.
In value terms, asbestos imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2020, Ireland (X kg) was the main supplier of asbestos to the UK, with a approx. X% share of total imports.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ireland amounted to -X%.
In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asbestos to the UK.
From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ireland amounted to +X%.
Import Prices by Country
The average asbestos import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Ireland.
From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ireland amounted to +X% per year.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the asbestos market in the UK. 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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Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- 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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