Tanzania: 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 Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable slump. Consumption of peaked 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 Tanzania

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster exported from Tanzania surged to X square meters, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X square meters), twofold. Uganda (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Tanzania

Imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster into Tanzania contracted significantly to X square meters in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Iran ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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