In 2023, Russia led the global export of asbestos, contributing significantly with 630.6 million kilograms, showing a marginal increase of 0.23% year-on-year. Kazakhstan, Brazil, and China followed but experienced declining growth rates of 0.28%, 2.19%, and 1.75%, respectively. Interesting growth was noted in Germany, with a significant leap of 396.06%, albeit from a much smaller base, indicating enhanced niche markets or policy shifts. Other smaller exporters like Colombia, Thailand, and Andorra saw positive growth, with Thailand showing a remarkable 9.42% year-on-year growth.
Looking forward, the global export landscape of asbestos is likely to face increasing scrutiny due to health hazards and regulatory pressures. Significant trends to monitor include potential reductions in output from traditional leaders, shifts in import regulations, and the growth of substitute materials potentially diminishing demand for asbestos exports.
Top countries in Export of Asbestos by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 630,600,000 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 182,220,000 | 2023 | -0.021% | -0.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 90,488,000 | 2023 | -2.07% | -2.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 25,473,000 | 2023 | -1.09% | -1.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 1,065,400 | 2023 | +4.01% | +3.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Thailand | 58,440 | 2023 | +3.1% | +9.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Andorra | 49,820 | 2023 | +1.41% | +4.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 6,010 | 2023 | -4.91% | +396.06% | View data |
