Sweden: 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 Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 3.9% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs 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 Sweden

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced shrank sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 178%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -45.6% to X square meters, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X square meters), Finland (X square meters) and Norway (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Sweden, together accounting for 82% of total exports. China and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +65.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced exported from Sweden were Finland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Estonia and China, which together accounted for a further 28%.

China, with a CAGR of +84.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by +82.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 China (+11.3%), 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 Sweden

In 2021, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced into Sweden amounted to X square meters, with an increase of 14% against 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% 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 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Norway (X square meters) and Denmark (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Sweden, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain and the UK, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +69.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Sweden, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway amounted to +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.2% per year) and Denmark (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per square meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 Norway (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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