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U.S. - Articles of Plaster or of Compositions Based On Plaster - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Plaster Article Prices in the United States

U.S. Plaster Article Import Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the plaster article price per ton stood at $382.3 (CIF, US), which is down by -1.9% against the previous month. Over the last seven months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 3.7% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $389.8 per ton in July 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following month.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Canada ($501.0 per ton), while the price for Mexico totaled $348.0 per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.9%).

U.S. Plaster Article Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced ($10.6K per ton), while the price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper ($337.2 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by board, sheet, panel and tile faced with paper (+1.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

U.S. Plaster Article Imports

Plaster article imports into the United States soared to 74K tons in August 2022, rising by 18% compared with July 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain months.

In value terms, plaster article imports surged to $28M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 19% against the previous month. Imports peaked in August 2022.

U.S. Plaster Article Imports by Type

In August 2022, boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper (71K tons) was the main type of plaster article supplied to the United States, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster (3.1K tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper stood at +1.7%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster (+10.0% per month) and boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced (+46.5% per month).

In value terms, boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper ($24M) constituted the largest type of plaster article supplied to the United States, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster ($3.5M), with a 12% share of total imports.

U.S. Plaster Article Imports by Country

In August 2022, Mexico (62K tons) constituted the largest plaster article supplier to the United States, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, plaster article imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (12K tons), fivefold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to +1.8%.

In value terms, Mexico ($22M) constituted the largest supplier of plaster article to the United States, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($5.9M), with a 21% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at +3.0%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plaster article market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23621050 - Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only (excluding articles agglomerated with plaster, ornamented)
Prodcom 23621090 - Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster, not faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only (excluding articles agglomerated with plaster, ornamented)
Prodcom 23691100 - Articles of plaster or compositions based on plaster, n.e.c.

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United States

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Per Capita consumption
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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LIST OF TABLES
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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024