Africa: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Africa

The African market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Africa

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X square meters) and South Africa (X square meters) represented the largest exporters of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in 2022, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Tanzania (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Algeria (X square meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Kenya (X square meters) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per square meter), while Algeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in Africa dropped slightly to X square meters, with a decrease of X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in 2022 were Libya (X square meters), Nigeria (X square meters) and Morocco (X square meters), together accounting for X% of total import. Angola (X square meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%), Ghana (X%) and Tunisia (X%). Mauritania (X square meters), Tanzania (X square meters), Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters), Zimbabwe (X square meters), Egypt (X square meters) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and Angola ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Libya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Tanzania, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per square meter), while Mauritania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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