MENA: 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 MENA

In 2022, the MENA's market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X square meters of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster were exported in MENA; which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X square meters), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X square meters), Oman (X square meters), the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), Egypt (X square meters) and Iran (X square meters) were the main exporters of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster, together achieving X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Turkey, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while Saudi Arabia ($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 Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X square meters of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster were imported in MENA; dropping by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X square meters), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), Qatar (X square meters), Libya (X square meters), Israel (X square meters), Morocco (X square meters) and Jordan (X square meters) represented the main importers of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster, together committing X% of total imports. Oman (X square meters), Bahrain (X square meters), Lebanon (X square meters), Saudi Arabia (X square meters), Tunisia (X square meters) and Turkey (X square meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster imports into Iraq stood at X%. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Israel (X%), Tunisia (X%), Qatar (X%), Libya (X%), Oman (X%), Bahrain (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Lebanon (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Qatar (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Israel (X p.p.), Libya (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lebanon and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster importing markets in MENA were Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Israel, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Bahrain and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 import price in MENA stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per square meter), while Libya ($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 Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform