EU: 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 the EU

In 2021, the EU market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -9.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market reached 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 the EU

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in the EU

Exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose notably to X square meters in 2021, with an increase of 5.4% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.8% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +38.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X square meters) was the largest exporter of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, creating 39% of total exports. Spain (X square meters) took a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (14%), Poland (7.7%), Portugal (5%) and Belgium (4.9%). Italy (X square meters) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier in the European Union, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at +2.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+16.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while Portugal ($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 Italy (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the EU

For the fourth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in purchases abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, which increased by 5.6% to X square meters in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters), France (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters) and Sweden (X square meters) represented the largest importer of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced in the European Union, making up 89% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 35% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Italy, Poland, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 49%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +11.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 5.3%. The level of import 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 importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Poland ($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 Austria (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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