Italy: 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 Italy

The Italian articles of fiber cement market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after ten years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. Articles of fiber cement consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2023, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were exported from Italy; approximately mirroring 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Togo (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of fiber cement exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Togo ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for articles of fiber cement exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Togo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Italy

In 2023, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were imported into Italy; growing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of fiber cement to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. 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 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform