Algeria: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2025

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in Algeria

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 36%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Algeria skyrocketed to X square meters, growing by 40% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X square meters), Morocco (X square meters) and South Africa (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Algeria, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports from Algeria, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria stood at +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-7.4% per year) and South Africa (+25.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X per square meter in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 2.1% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, when their volume increased by 145% to X square meters. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Algeria, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +76.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Algeria were Denmark ($X), Greece ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +62.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X per square meter in 2021, jumping by 37% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for Turkey ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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