Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Azerbaijan - 2023

Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Azerbaijan (CIF) - 2022

The average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price stood at $365 per ton in 2022, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $494 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($370 per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $353 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+0.7%).

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Azerbaijan

Asbestos, other than crocidolite imports into Azerbaijan reduced remarkably to 653 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -16.7% on 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 784 tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports contracted sharply to $238K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 0.8%.