In 2023, Asia and the Middle East consumed an estimated 1.31 million metric tons of asbestos, which meant it was the largest asbestos-consuming region in the world. Central and North America, on the other hand, consumed just 1,630 metric tons of asbestos that year, making it the smallest asbestos consuming world region that year.
Consumption volume of asbestos worldwide in 2023, by region
(in metric tons)
estimated consumption of unmanufactured asbestos fibers
Supplementary notes
Calculated as country production plus imports minus exports. Changes in Government and industry stocks have not been considered due to lack of data availability. Negative values represent net exports (exports greater than production plus imports). Includes data available through April 4, 2024.
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