EU: Plaster Market 2024

Plaster Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU plaster market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plaster Production in the EU

In value terms, plaster 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; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Plaster Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of plaster were exported in the European Union; dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plaster exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the key exporter of plaster, creating X% of total exports. France (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%). The following exporters - Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plaster exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Spain (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Austria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, flattening at 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 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Plaster Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of plaster increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plaster imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. 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

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented the largest importers of plaster in the European Union, together resulting at approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Portugal ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Hungary, Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform