# Global Plaster article Market 2026

> World exports of plaster article (HS 680990) reached $238.0 million in 2024, 15% more than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 25% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/plaster-article-market/
- Sector: Built Environment & Regulation
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 238.0 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Articles of plaster or plaster based compositions, such as mouldings, cornices and decorative pieces.

Segments: Plaster mouldings, Cornices, Ceiling roses, Plaster ornaments.

Typical buyers: Interior contractors, Builders merchants, Decorators.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of plaster article (HS 680990) were worth $238.0 million in 2024. | 238.0 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 15% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($207.6 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +15 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 25% of world exports ($60.4 million). | 25 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, Canada and Germany, shipped 44% of world exports in 2024. | 44 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $41.9 million, or 18% of world imports. | 18 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 33 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 33 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.57 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.57 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 414.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 414.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Canada grew fastest, with exports up 179% from 2019 to 2024. | +179 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 15% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Canada is gaining ground: its exports rose 179% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 60.4 |
| 2 | Canada | 33.9 |
| 3 | Germany | 11.6 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 11.5 |
| 5 | Malaysia | 10.1 |
| 6 | France | 9.7 |
| 7 | United States | 7.5 |
| 8 | Spain | 6.8 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 6.4 |
| 10 | Turkey | 6.0 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 41.9 |
| 2 | Singapore | 13.4 |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 12.7 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 7.0 |
| 5 | Germany | 6.8 |
| 6 | France | 6.3 |
| 7 | Spain | 5.9 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 5.6 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 5.6 |
| 10 | Denmark | 5.5 |

## World exports of HS 680990, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 192.5 |
| 2018 | 213.5 |
| 2019 | 207.6 |
| 2020 | 193.4 |
| 2021 | 235.5 |
| 2022 | 253.9 |
| 2023 | 277.9 |
| 2024 | 238.0 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global plaster article market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 680990 reached $238.0 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most plaster article?

China led world exports in 2024 with 25% of the total, followed by Canada, Germany and Saudi Arabia.

### Which countries import the most plaster article?

The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Singapore, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

### Is world trade in plaster article growing?

World exports were 15% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of plaster article?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.57 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Plaster article Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/plaster-article-market/