In 2023, Germany led European imports of Articles of Asbestos-Cement and Cellulose Fibre-Cement, accounting for 33.5% of the total. The United Kingdom and Denmark followed, with 27.71% and 8.94%, respectively. Germany's imports increased by 17.03%, and Denmark saw an impressive rise of 18.34%, reflecting significant market strength. Conversely, France and Spain experienced declines, with decreases of 5.57% and 6.31%, respectively, showing market contraction. Over the past five years, the most noteworthy growth was seen in Malta, due to an incredible surge of 30.87%, indicating a strong upward trend in their import share.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in import volumes from smaller markets like Finland and Bulgaria, which show significant growth potential. Meanwhile, Germany and the UK are likely to maintain their strong positions. Attention should also be given to policy changes across European countries regarding asbestos-cement products, which could impact future import dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Articles of Asbestos-Cement and of Cellulose Fibre-Cement Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 33.5 | 2023 | +10.21% | +17.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 27.71 | 2023 | +3.84% | +7.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 8.94 | 2023 | +5.4% | +18.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.83 | 2023 | -19.64% | -5.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 5.74 | 2023 | +6.53% | +2.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.87 | 2023 | +9.07% | -0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2.02 | 2023 | -13.04% | -7.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 1.88 | 2023 | +4.65% | -5.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 1.51 | 2023 | +13.14% | -6.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1.48 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.84% | View data |
