Luxembourg: 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 Luxembourg

In 2021, the Luxembourg market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2021, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -36.8% to X square meters, falling for the seventh consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 773% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 801% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Luxembourg, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of -0.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced exported from Luxembourg were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of -1.6%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X per square meter in 2021, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Luxembourg

Imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced into Luxembourg soared to X square meters in 2021, growing by 31% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 127%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X square meters) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier to Luxembourg, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X square meters), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-7.8% per year) and France (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Luxembourg, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-8.6% per year) and France (-6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the price for Germany ($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 (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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