France: Plaster Market 2024

Plaster Market Size in France

For the third consecutive year, the French plaster market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -1.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a abrupt setback. Plaster consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plaster Production in France

In value terms, plaster production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 8.8%. Plaster production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plaster Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of plaster, when their volume decreased by -1.4% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, plaster exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 2021 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for plaster exports from France, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, plaster exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+9.5% per year) and Portugal (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for plaster exports from France, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+9.6% per year) and Portugal (+9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plaster export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plaster Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of plaster decreased by -7.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plaster imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of plaster imports to France, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest plaster suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +5.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plaster import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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