Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Guatemala - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average asbestos, other than crocidolite export price amounted to $718 per ton, rising by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $2,351 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($1,594 per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador stood at $635 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to El Salvador (+19.7%).

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

In 2022, the average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price amounted to $3,393 per ton, reducing by -50.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 59%. The import price peaked at $6,911 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +36.2% per year.

Exports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Guatemala

In 2022, approx. 2.1 tons of asbestos, other than crocidolites were exported from Guatemala; waning by -73.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 5,872%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7.8 tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite exports dropped dramatically to $1.5K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 8,844% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4K, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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

1. El Salvador (1.9 tons)
2. Honduras (0.2 tons)

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Guatemala

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of asbestos, other than crocidolites decreased by -64.1% to 28 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 78 kg, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports shrank markedly to $95 in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 82%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $530, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

1. United States (28.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform