Sudan: 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 Sudan

The Sudanese market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced contracted markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -42.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Sudan

In 2019, approx. X square meters of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced were exported from Sudan; approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced totaled $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Sudan, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ethiopia (X square meters), twofold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+5.2%).

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

Imports into Sudan

Imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced into Sudan fell sharply to X square meters in 2021, with a decrease of -56.4% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 143%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced declined significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 409%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X square meters) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X square meters), sevenfold. Thailand (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -17.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+14.0% per year) and Thailand (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Sudan, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+4.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-15.4% per year).

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, surging by 48% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Thailand ($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 (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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