Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru
4. Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru

Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average asbestos, other than crocidolite export price amounted to $2,531 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price decreased by -19.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $6,616 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bolivia amounted to -25.0% per year.

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

The average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price stood at $789 per ton in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 69%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,690 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,036 per ton), while the price for the United States ($379 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru

In 2022, shipments abroad of asbestos, other than crocidolites decreased by 0% to 40 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite exports totaled $100K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite from Peru in 2022:

1. Mexico (39.5 tons)

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Peru

In 2022, the amount of asbestos, other than crocidolites imported into Peru contracted significantly to 140 tons, declining by -30.1% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 271% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 200 tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports contracted rapidly to $110K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 230%.

Top Suppliers of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite to Peru in 2022:

1. Russia (86.2 tons)
2. Brazil (27.6 tons)
3. Canada (16.4 tons)
4. United States (9.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform