EU: Drawing Board Market 2024

Drawing Board Market Size in the EU

The EU drawing board market declined slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Drawing Board Production in the EU

In value terms, drawing board production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Drawing Board Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, drawing board exports in the European Union declined to X units, dropping by -6.6% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, drawing board exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 17%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of slates and boards with writing or drawing surfaces, namely Portugal, the Netherlands, Poland and Germany, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Spain (X units) held a 7.6% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (4.7%) and Sweden (4.7%). Hungary (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Drawing Board Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of slates and boards with writing or drawing surfaces were imported in the European Union; standing approx. at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, drawing board imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Spain (X units) were the largest importers of slates and boards with writing or drawing surfaces, together comprising 64% of total imports. Italy (X units), Denmark (X units), Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), Sweden (X units), Portugal (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Austria (X units) and Romania (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest drawing board importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports. Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, Austria, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of +28.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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