Asbestos products trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in asbestos products was worth $117.8 million in 2024, about 36.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117.8M | 36.0K t |
| 2023 | $122.0M | 32.9K t |
| 2022 | $131.4M | 32.9K t |
| 2021 | $162.0M | 54.6K t |
| 2020 | $124.5M | 36.6K t |
| 2019 | $158.7M | 44.8K t |
| 2018 | $142.2M | 50.3K t |
| 2017 | $158.0M | 44.6K t |
Top asbestos products exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), Italy (19%) and India (8%). 129 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $22.7M | 19% |
| India | $8.9M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 7% |
| United States | $7.4M | 6.3% |
| Russia | $6.6M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (8%), Indonesia (5%) and Kazakhstan (4%). 192 countries imported it, and the top three take 18% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.4M | 8% |
| Indonesia | $6.0M | 5.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.3M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $4.8M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 4% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 3.5% |
| China | $3.5M | 3% |
| Hungary | $3.0M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $34.20 per kg and Russia $1.49 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6812: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813. HS 6812 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most asbestos products?
China exported $28.6 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Italy (19%) and India (8%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most asbestos products?
Germany imported $9.4 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (5%) and Kazakhstan (4%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in asbestos products?
It was worth $117.8 million in 2024, about 36.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $162.0 million. 129 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of asbestos products per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $34.20 per kg and Russia $1.49 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for asbestos products?
The HS code for asbestos products is heading 6812, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6812 page.
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