Benelux: Plaster Article Market 2024

Plaster Article Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux plaster article market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plaster Article Production in Benelux

In value terms, plaster article production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plaster Article Exports

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plaster article exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 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

Belgium was the key exporter of articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X square meters), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest plaster article supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 Netherlands ($X per square meter), while Belgium amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Plaster Article Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, plaster article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the largest importers of articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster in Benelux, together finishing at near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X square meters), creating an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 Benelux amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while Luxembourg ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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