Africa: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Africa

The African market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in Africa

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X square meters), South Africa (X square meters) and Tanzania (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X square meters), achieving a X% share of total exports. Kenya (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per square meter), while Algeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster imported in Africa rose remarkably to X square meters, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in 2022 were Libya (X square meters), Nigeria (X square meters) and Morocco (X square meters), together finishing at X% of total import. Angola (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X square meters), Ghana (X square meters), Tunisia (X square meters) and Mauritania (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Tanzania (X square meters), Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters), Algeria (X square meters), Zimbabwe (X square meters) and Egypt (X square meters) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and Angola ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Libya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Tanzania, Tunisia, Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per square meter), while Mauritania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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