Spain: 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 Spain

In 2021, the Spanish market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -36.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

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. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Spain

Exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Spain surged to X square meters in 2021, rising by 20% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters) and Switzerland (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Spain, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +508.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +548.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+9.6%), 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 Spain

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, when their volume decreased by -45.3% to X square meters. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced declined dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Spain, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, France and China, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Portugal ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Spain, together comprising 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, France, Turkey and Poland, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +14.0%, recorded 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 average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X per square meter in 2021, rising by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by +61.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Poland ($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 China (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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