Plasterboard (paper faced) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plasterboard (paper faced) was worth $1.90 billion in 2024, about 6.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 55% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $1.90B | 6.62M t |
| 2023 | $1.98B | 6.53M t |
| 2022 | $1.88B | 7.01M t |
| 2021 | $1.63B | 6.95M t |
| 2020 | $1.34B | 5.75M t |
| 2019 | $1.36B | 6.35M t |
| 2018 | $1.35B | 6.36M t |
| 2017 | $1.23B | 6.08M t |
Top plasterboard (paper faced) exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Germany and Spain. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $383.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $127.1M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $125.2M | 6.6% |
| United States | $114.5M | 6% |
| Belgium | $102.6M | 5.4% |
| China | $84.2M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $80.1M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $74.5M | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $68.7M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $47.4M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $38.9M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $36.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of France and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $314.2M | 17% |
| France | $121.2M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $92.0M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $64.5M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $62.3M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $54.3M | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $38.7M | 2% |
| Romania | $37.4M | 2% |
| Serbia | $36.9M | 1.9% |
| Iraq | $36.1M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $35.7M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $32.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $0.40 per kg and Thailand $0.20 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented. HS 6809 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plasterboard (paper faced)?
Mexico exported $383.7 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Germany (7%) and Spain (7%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plasterboard (paper faced)?
The United States imported $314.2 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of France (6%) and Canada (5%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plasterboard (paper faced)?
It was worth $1.90 billion in 2024, about 6.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 55% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.98 billion. 117 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $0.40 per kg and Thailand $0.20 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 plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11, 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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