United Kingdom: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2025

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in the UK

After three years of decline, the UK market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 4.4% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -22.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 5.2% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

Exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from the UK skyrocketed to X square meters in 2021, jumping by 165% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 171%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Ireland (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from the UK, together accounting for 71% of total exports. France, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +478.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Ireland ($X) were the largest markets for board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands and Russia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +460.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 44% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+6.8%), 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 the UK

In 2021, the amount of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced imported into the UK declined to X square meters, which is down by -14.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +28.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 22% 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), Turkey (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to the UK, together comprising 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +219.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to the UK, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+138.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-8.1% 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, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Spain ($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 (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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