Benelux: 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 Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -14.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced in Benelux expanded markedly to X square meters, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 129%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X square meters) was the key exporter of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, creating 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), creating a 25% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports, with a CAGR of +26.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+7.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +36 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier in Benelux, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased at an average annual rate of +25.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.0%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, when their volume decreased by -2% to X square meters. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 144%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importing country with an import of about X square meters, which recorded 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters) and Luxembourg (X square meters), together creating a 34% share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+11.1%) and Luxembourg (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +11 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced in Benelux, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced expanded at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+7.4% per year) and Luxembourg (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2021, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while Luxembourg ($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 Netherlands (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform