Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -33.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

Exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from the Netherlands rose sharply to X square meters in 2021, growing by 11% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 681%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 503% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from the Netherlands, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X square meters), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X square meters), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled +60.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-20.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+63.2% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports from the Netherlands, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland totaled +44.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-19.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+62.1% per year).

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, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 132%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per square meter) and France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per square meter) and the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+3.9%), 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 the Netherlands

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -9.4% to X square meters in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 2,299%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5,787% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X square meters) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier to the Netherlands, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X square meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ireland (X square meters), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled +18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+67.7% per year) and Ireland (+83.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to the Netherlands, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+92.3% per year) and Denmark (+100.8% 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, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Spain ($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 Denmark (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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