Scandinavia: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster 2025

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 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 modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X square meters) was the major exporter of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X square meters), generating a X% share of total exports. Sweden (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Norway (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Finland ($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 Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X square meters of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster were imported in Scandinavia; picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the main importer of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports finishing at X square meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Norway (X square meters) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per square meter), while Sweden ($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 Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform