Key Market Indicators
In 2018, American asbestos imports rose by 686,000 kilograms, a 101.2% increase from 341,000 kilograms in 2017. This marks a decrease of 2.3% from 1996. American asbestos exports experienced an even sharper increase in 2018, rising 63.9% from 158,000 kilograms in 2017 to 259,000 kilograms. Since 1996, American supply has increased by 47.6%.
