Belarus: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2024

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

The Belarusian market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced reduced sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 170%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 11% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 523%. 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. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 423% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Belarus, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X square meters), twofold. Russia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine stood at +154.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+1,108.0% per year) and Russia (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports from Belarus, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine stood at +173.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+1,056.2% per year) and Russia (-2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 Lithuania (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, supplies from abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -56.4% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 269%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 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 declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X square meters) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +9.0%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Belarus.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +8.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

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, with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Russia totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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