Italy: 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 Italy

In 2021, the Italian market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -89.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in Italy

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 290%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2021, the amount of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exported from Italy soared to X square meters, rising by 16% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Hong Kong SAR (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Italy, together comprising 63% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Germany, Malta, India, South Korea, Switzerland, Egypt and Israel, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +85.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced exported from Italy were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising 55% of total exports. Germany, India, South Korea, Switzerland, Egypt, Israel, Malta and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +66.9%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by +12.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 86%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, 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 ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Bulgaria (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Italy, with a combined 79% share of total imports. The United States, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Italy, together comprising 76% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +22.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X per square meter in 2021, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 the United States (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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