Puerto Rico: 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 Puerto Rico

In 2021, the Puerto Rican 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. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Puerto Rico production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, approx. less than X square meters of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced were exported from Puerto Rico; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X square meters), distantly followed by Spain (X square meters), China (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) represented the major exporters of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, together comprising 66% of total exports. The following exporters - Saudi Arabia (X square meters), the United States (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), Belarus (X square meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X square meters) - together made up 24% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

In Germany, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+4.3% per year) and China (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per thousand square meters, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per thousand square meters), while Belarus ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, the amount of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced imported into Puerto Rico totaled less than X square meters, standing approx. at 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), India (X square meters), Switzerland (X square meters), Canada (X square meters), the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters), Mongolia (X square meters), France (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and the Czech Republic (X square meters) represented roughly 58% of total imports in 2021. The UK (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +91.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced importing markets into Puerto Rico were Switzerland ($X), Canada ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 23% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, India, Italy, the UK, Poland, Mongolia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +57.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per thousand square meters in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per thousand square meters), while Mongolia ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :