Benelux: 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 Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster, when their volume decreased by X% to X square meters. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the major exporting country with an export of around X square meters, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X square meters), committing an X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per square meter, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

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

Imports in Benelux

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importing country with an import of around X square meters, which amounted to X% of total imports. Luxembourg (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%).

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) and Luxembourg (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while Luxembourg ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform