Plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for calcined gypsum plasters in Germany expanded in physical volume from 1 999 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 2 484 thousand tons in 2020, while its value in monetary terms dipped in 2019 before recovering to 270.9 million US dollars in 2020.

Between 2021 and 2022, the market's physical volume stabilized around 2 400 thousand tons, easing to 2 346 thousand tons in 2022. In contrast, the market value continued to rise, reaching 299.6 million US dollars in 2022, reflecting shifts in pricing or product mix.

By 2024, the market volume had contracted to 1 857 thousand tons and its value declined to 293.0 million US dollars. This downturn coincided with a weakening construction sector in Germany, burdened by inflation, rising interest rates, and high material costs, which reduced real construction turnover. Furthermore, a deceleration in construction price growth and the end of material shortages altered the market conditions for gypsum products.

Production plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate reached 349.4 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 7.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 323.7 million US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2018 at 358.9 million US dollars. The most significant decline took place in 2019, with a drop of 9.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany produced 3 248 thousand tonnes of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in 2020, representing a year-on-year gain of 5.4%. Production hit its lowest point in 2019 at 3 082 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 3 271 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was observed in 2019, falling by 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate from Germany declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 918 thousand tonnes, a 25.2% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 35%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the export destinations for plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate from Germany were highly diversified. The United Kingdom accounted for 17.8% of exports in kind, Belgium for 16.8%, and the Netherlands for 12.4%, together making up just 47.0% of total flows. The remaining 53.0% was distributed among a wide array of other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's export value of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 91.0 million US dollars, down 5.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 100.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export market for plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in value terms was broad. Switzerland contributed 17.3% of exports, Belgium 13.9%, and France 8.6%, together accounting for only 39.8% of total export value. Numerous other countries held smaller but still notable shares.

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

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

Imports plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate into Germany showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 86 thousand tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 158 thousand tonnes, resulting in a 1.8-fold variation. In 2020, imports stood at 154 thousand tonnes, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.7% year-on-year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 12.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 83.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Czechia, and Belgium were the primary sources for Germany's imports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in kind. Austria accounted for 39.4% of imports, Czechia for 20.6%, and Belgium for 14.3%, together making up 74.2% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate into Germany increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 12.5 million US dollars, up 2.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10.2 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 19.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Austria, and the United States were the key sources for Germany's imports of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate in value terms. France represented 29.7% of imports, Austria 19.5%, and the United States 11.7%, together accounting for 60.9% of total import value.

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

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