In 2023, the Czech Republic led global exports of corrugated sheets of asbestos, cellulose fibre cement by country with an increase of 2.22%. Italy and Belgium experienced declines of -4.28% and -1.44%, respectively. Notable growth came from Lithuania and Slovenia, recording rises of 2.89% and 2.96%. Contrarily, the United Kingdom and Netherlands saw substantial decreases, at -13.15% and -16.99%. Latin American countries like Colombia performed positively with a 1.85% growth, while Brazil faced a sharp decline of -20.59%
Future trends to watch for include:
- Growing demand for sustainable construction materials could increase exports from environmentally proactive countries.
- The volatility of asbestos usage regulations across different markets could affect trade dynamics.
- Technological advancements in production could give a competitive advantage to technologically innovative nations.
Top countries in Export of Corrugated Sheets of Asbestos, Cellulose Fibre Cement Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 21.75 | 2023 | +1.32% | +2.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.58 | 2023 | -4.56% | -4.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Thailand | 12.96 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 12.72 | 2023 | +0.45% | -1.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 8.97 | 2023 | +4.03% | +2.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Colombia | 6.37 | 2023 | +3.08% | +1.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.11 | 2023 | -0.04% | -2.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.72 | 2023 | -3.94% | -7.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2.66 | 2023 | +4.22% | +2.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.73 | 2023 | -19.42% | -16.99% | View data |
