Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Slovakia - 2022

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

In 2022, the average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price amounted to $241 per ton, increasing by 66% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $540 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +4.6% per year.

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Slovakia

In 2022, imports of asbestos, other than crocidolites into Slovakia reduced notably to 42 tons, with a decrease of -56% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 70%.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports reduced remarkably to $10K in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 117%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $14K, and then declined dramatically in the following year.