Germany: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Germany

In 2022, the German market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a deep setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Germany

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, 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, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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, or tiles of gypsum or plaster rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, the UK, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Imports into Germany

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X square meters) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X square meters), twofold. Spain (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average import price for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Spain ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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