Overview of the Market for Articles of Fiber Cement in Italy
Market Overview
For the third year in a row, the Italian articles of fiber cement market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -
% to $
in 2019. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by
% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $
. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, articles of fiber cement production dropped to $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the production volume increased by
% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $
. From 2010 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.




In value terms, articles of fiber cement production dropped to $



Consumption
In 2019, consumption of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in Italy shrank to
tonnes, with a decrease of -
% on 2018 figures. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of
% year-to-year. Articles of fiber cement consumption peaked at
tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.
The value of the articles of fiber cement market in Italy shrank to $
in 2019, falling by -
% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of
% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $
. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.




The value of the articles of fiber cement market in Italy shrank to $




Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for articles of fiber cement in Italy, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -
% for the period from 2019 to
, which is projected to depress the market volume to
tonnes by the end of
.




Market Structure
Driven by a growing demand, the share of imports in total supply in Italy increased significantly over the last twelve-year period (from
% to
%).


Trade Balance
This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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