Overview of the Global Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

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

The global market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable setback. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports

In 2021, the amount of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exported worldwide stood at X square meters, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X square meters), distantly followed by Spain (X square meters), China (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) represented the major exporters of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, together achieving 66% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X square meters), the United States (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), Belarus (X square meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier worldwide, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

In Germany, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+4.3% per year) and China (-0.8% per year).

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, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while Belarus ($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 the United States (+8.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

Global imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced expanded rapidly to X square meters in 2021, picking up by 7.4% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced, namely Germany, India, Switzerland, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Denmark, Mongolia, France, the Netherlands, Italy and the Czech Republic, represented more than half of total import. The UK (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of +91.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Canada ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 23% of global imports. Germany, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, India, Italy, the UK, Poland, Mongolia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +57.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while Mongolia ($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 France (+1.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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