Benelux: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Benelux

The Benelux articles of fiber cement market fell to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Benelux

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports in Benelux

Articles of fiber cement exports contracted to X tons in 2023, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports reached $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in Benelux, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest articles of fiber cement supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, articles of fiber cement exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, articles of fiber cement imports in Benelux declined remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports shrank to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating X% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, articles of fiber cement import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform