Plaster board (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plaster board (other) was worth $695.8 million in 2024, about 1.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 11% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695.8M | 1.62M t |
| 2023 | $784.4M | 1.74M t |
| 2022 | $745.6M | 1.88M t |
| 2021 | $728.4M | 2.08M t |
| 2020 | $634.1M | 1.97M t |
| 2019 | $646.9M | 2.00M t |
| 2018 | $669.4M | 2.02M t |
| 2017 | $630.0M | 1.94M t |
Top plaster board (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (25%), China (15%) and the United States (13%). 114 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $172.3M | 25% |
| China | $104.3M | 15% |
| United States | $87.5M | 13% |
| Spain | $73.6M | 11% |
| Turkey | $27.9M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $27.9M | 4% |
| Denmark | $17.8M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $17.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $13.2M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.6M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $10.1M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $10.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Canada (8%), Switzerland (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 212 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $56.8M | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $45.5M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $39.0M | 5.6% |
| France | $37.7M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $28.6M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $26.0M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $25.9M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.3M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $23.1M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $17.2M | 2.5% |
| India | $16.5M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $15.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $0.82 per kg and China $0.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented. HS 6809 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plaster board (other)?
Germany exported $172.3 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United States (13%). In all, 114 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plaster board (other)?
Canada imported $56.8 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Switzerland (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plaster board (other)?
It was worth $695.8 million in 2024, about 1.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $784.4 million. 114 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $0.82 per kg and China $0.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6809 page.
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