In 2023, the UK's imports of compressed asbestos fibre jointing, in sheets and rolls, stood at $60.50 thousand USD. Forecast data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady annual increase, with values reaching $63.38 thousand USD in 2024 and anticipated to rise to $73.85 thousand USD by 2028. Year-on-year growth rates are consistently around 4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 4.4% over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Regulatory changes regarding asbestos products that may affect import volumes.
Alternative materials potentially substituting asbestos, impacting demand.
Economic factors, such as currency fluctuations and trade policies, influencing import costs.