Belgium: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2024

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

The Belgian market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement declined to $X in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Belgium

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Belgium

In 2023, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement were exported from Belgium; increasing by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), more than tenfold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Belgium

Imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement into Belgium amounted to X tons in 2023, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons) constituted the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% 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 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform