Belgium: 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 Belgium

The Belgian market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 26%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level 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 Belgium

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, when their volume decreased by -3.4% to X square meters. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Belgium, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X square meters), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-6.2% per year) and Germany (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports from Belgium, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-14.0% per year) and Luxembourg (+26.2% 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, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Russia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Belgium

For the third consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in supplies from abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, which increased by 13% to X square meters in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +101.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced to Belgium, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), fourfold. The Netherlands (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +20.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, which accounted for a further 6.9%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +95.9%, saw 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

In 2021, the average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 46%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for France ($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 Germany (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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