Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belgium - 2022

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

In 2022, the average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price amounted to $351 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 358% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $9,091 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +358.3% per year.

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Belgium

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in supplies from abroad of asbestos, other than crocidolites, when their volume decreased by 0% to 53 tons. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports totaled $19K in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.