Price for Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Venezuela - 2022

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

The average asbestos, other than crocidolite import price stood at $504 per ton in 2022, increasing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The import price peaked at $594 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($696 per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $438 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Asbestos, Other than Crocidolite in Venezuela

In 2022, purchases abroad of asbestos, other than crocidolites was finally on the rise to reach 9.8 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a sharp decline.

In value terms, asbestos, other than crocidolite imports soared to $4.9K in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment.