In 2023, Germany led European production of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate plasters with €320.22 million. The UK followed with €237.47 million, while Spain's production reached €131.12 million. France showed a slight decline of 5.56%, and smaller producers like Hungary and Bulgaria experienced positive growth at 5.47% and 1.32% respectively. The UK had the highest growth rate at 2.39%, and Spain demonstrated substantial growth at 9.65% over the year. Over the last five years, these markets have shown steady annual growth, indicating positive trends in the construction and renovation sectors.
Future trends to watch include increased demand for sustainable and lightweight building materials, driving innovations in gypsum products. With rapid urbanization and infrastructure development across Europe, the market for gypsum-based plasters is expected to grow, supported by environmental regulations favoring green building practices. Emerging markets such as Eastern Europe hold potential for significant growth due to increasing construction activities.
Top countries in Sold Production of Plasters Consisting of Calcined Gypsum or Calcium Sulphate by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 320,220,000 | 2023 | +0.6% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 237,470,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | +2.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 131,120,000 | 2023 | +17.79% | +9.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 49,746,000 | 2023 | -6.11% | -5.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 3,812,000 | 2023 | +5.37% | +5.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 2,316,200 | 2023 | +0.69% | +1.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 862,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 281,960 | 2023 | +0.95% | +2.51% | View data |
