Northern America: 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 Northern America

The North American market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced shrank slightly to $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced was finally on the rise to reach X square meters after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States represented the key exporter of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced in Northern America, with the volume of exports recording X square meters, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X square meters), mixing up a 16% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2012 to 2021. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Canada (+3.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-3.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier in Northern America, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while Canada stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.2%).

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

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, when their volume increased by 20% to X square meters. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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

Canada prevails in faced structure, recording X square meters, which was near 89% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United States (X square meters), committing a 9.8% share of total imports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced imports, with a CAGR of +9.1% from 2012 to 2021. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Canada (+8.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-8.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced in Northern America, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada amounted to +8.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while Canada amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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