Price for Asbestos, Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos) in Ecuador - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Asbestos, Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos) in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Asbestos, Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos) in Ecuador

Price for Asbestos, Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos) in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

The average asbestos, crocidolite (blue asbestos) import price stood at $923 per ton in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,014 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($1,849 per ton), while the price for Brazil totaled $750 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Asbestos, Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos) in Ecuador

Asbestos, crocidolite (blue asbestos) imports into Ecuador reduced to 399 tons in 2022, waning by -7.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The smallest decline of -7.1% was in 2021.

In value terms, asbestos, crocidolite (blue asbestos) imports declined slightly to $368K in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage.

Top Suppliers of Asbestos, Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos) to Ecuador in 2022:

1. Brazil (336.1 tons)
2. Colombia (62.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform