Scandinavia: 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 Scandinavia

The Scandinavia articles of fiber cement market expanded remarkably to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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 appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, namely Finland, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) also remains the largest articles of fiber cement supplier in Scandinavia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Finland amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like imported in Scandinavia dropped markedly to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports stood at $X in 2023. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the largest importer of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Norway (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like. At the same time, Finland (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Finland and Norway increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Finland, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform