Not ornamented plaster boards and panels market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The introduction of Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) in 2018 encouraged the use of low-impact drywall systems in construction, supporting market growth to 180.7 million USD in 2019. After a contraction to 155.6 million USD in 2020, the market rebounded to 219.4 million USD in 2021 before moderating to 198.3 million USD in 2022.

Knauf Italia's consolidation of its drywall and plaster production in Tuscany during 2023 strengthened domestic manufacturing capacity. The market then surged to 330.7 million USD in 2024, fueled by regulatory easing from the Decreto Salva Casa, which facilitated construction projects, and rising demand for fiber-reinforced and specialty plaster boards tailored to sustainable building needs.

Production not ornamented plaster boards and panels in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels was valued at 185.0 million US dollars, marking a moderate decrease of 8.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 14.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 183.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 15.3%, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, with growth of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, M m²

In 2020, Italy produced 95.7 million square meters of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels, indicating a measured contraction of 6.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 13.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 92.2 million square meters. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 16.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, with growth of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

Exports not ornamented plaster boards and panels from Italy

Exports in kind, K m²

Following a two-year uptick, Italy's export volume of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels declined. In 2020, export volume amounted to 23 437 thousand square meters, marking a reduction of 9.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 25 816 thousand square meters. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, France, Spain, and Cyprus formed the main cluster of markets for Italy's exports in kind of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels. France accounted for 41.8% of exports in kind, Spain for 26.4%, and Cyprus for 3.6%, with their combined share reaching 71.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's export value of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels reached 65 272 thousand US dollars, remaining stable year-on-year compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 68 383 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.7%, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, with growth of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Italy's exports in value terms of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels were France, Spain, and Hong Kong. France accounted for 26.9% of exports in value terms, Spain for 25.6%, and Hong Kong for 4.1%, with their combined share totaling 56.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports not ornamented plaster boards and panels to Italy

Imports in kind, K m²

After a two-year rise, Italy's import volume of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels declined. In 2020, imports registered 5 106 thousand square meters, corresponding to a strong decrease of 23.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 696 thousand square meters. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with growth of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and Austria played the leading roles in Italy's imports in kind of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels. Germany accounted for 41.0% of imports in kind, Spain for 23.4%, and Austria for 13.5%, with their combined share reaching 77.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year advance, Italy's import value of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels declined. In 2020, imports totaled 35 938 thousand US dollars, down by 19.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 44 462 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with growth of 22.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and Austria remained the key directions for Italy's imports in value terms of non-ornamented plaster boards and panels. Germany accounted for 54.9% of imports in value terms, Spain for 14.5%, and Austria for 10.7%, with their combined share totaling 80.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020