Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in the United States - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price amounted to $2,070 per ton, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 216%. The import price peaked at $2,125 per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Brazil ($2,629 per ton), while the price for China totaled $803 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+255.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average asbestos, other than crocidolite export price amounted to $372 per ton, jumping by 80% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,462 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($2,921 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($211 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+102.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in the United States

In 2022, approx. 323 tons of asbestos, other than crocidolites were imported into the United States; with an increase of 223% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports soared to $669K in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite to the United States in 2022:

1. Brazil (224.0 tons)
2. China (99.0 tons)

Exports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in the United States

In 2022, the amount of asbestos, other than crocidolites exported from the United States declined slightly to 386 tons, which is down by -4.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14,141% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 406 tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite exports surged to $144K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite from the United States in 2022:

1. Brazil (213.4 tons)
2. Venezuela (86.6 tons)
3. Italy (39.4 tons)
4. Canada (22.8 tons)
5. Japan (16.4 tons)
6. Curacao (7.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform