Europe: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper in Europe

In 2021, the Europe market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper decreased by -3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the market attained 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 Faced With Paper in Europe

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper

Exports in Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper increased by 12% to X square meters, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +74.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X square meters), Germany (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), Norway (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Latvia (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Romania (X square meters) represented roughly 85% of total exports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +81.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Poland, Norway, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +74.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2021, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per square meter), while the Czech Republic ($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 Belgium (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper

Imports in Europe

In 2021, the amount of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper imported in Europe rose significantly to X square meters, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 10%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X square meters), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X square meters), Switzerland (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), the UK (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters) and Sweden (X square meters) represented the main importers of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper, together making up 51% of total imports. Serbia (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Lithuania (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Slovakia (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to board, sheet, panel and tile faced with paper imports into France stood at +5.4%. At the same time, the UK (+24.6%), Spain (+15.1%), Hungary (+10.1%), Serbia (+7.9%), Lithuania (+4.9%), Switzerland (+3.9%), Romania (+3.9%), Belgium (+2.1%), Slovakia (+1.2%) and Sweden (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +24.6% from 2012-2021. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the UK, France, Hungary and Spain increased by +4.7, +3.5, +2.1 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper in Europe, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in France stood at +6.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+20.0% per year) and Switzerland (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2021, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per square meter), while Hungary ($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 Romania (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform