Textile Wall Covering Market

The article discusses the expected growth of the global textile wall coverings market from 2022 to 2030, with projections of market volume and value. It covers consumption patterns, production statistics, import and export trends, as well as comparisons of key countries like China, the United States, Belgium, and others. The data provides insights into the market performance, trends, and growth potential for the textile wall coverings industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for textile wall coverings worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 51M square meters by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $680M (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Textile Wall Coverings

In 2022, consumption of textile wall coverings was finally on the rise to reach 43M square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 45M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global textile wall covering market revenue declined modestly to $456M in 2022, flattening at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.6% against 2019 indices. Global consumption peaked at $463M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of textile wall covering consumption was China (22M square meters), comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, textile wall covering consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (3.4M square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (2.9M square meters), with a 6.9% share.

In China, textile wall covering consumption contracted by an average annual rate of -2.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (+10.3% per year) and Belgium (+35.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest textile wall covering markets worldwide were China ($101M), Belgium ($76M) and the Netherlands ($69M), together accounting for 54% of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +42.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of textile wall covering per capita consumption in 2022 were Belgium (252 square meters per 1000 persons), the Netherlands (157 square meters per 1000 persons) and Sweden (142 square meters per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Textile Wall Coverings

In 2022, global production of textile wall coverings stood at 46M square meters, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1.4%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, textile wall covering production amounted to $465M in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $484M. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (31M square meters) remains the largest textile wall covering producing country worldwide, accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, textile wall covering production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (3M square meters), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (3M square meters), with a 6.6% share.

In China, textile wall covering production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the Netherlands (+0.4% per year) and Belgium (+0.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Textile Wall Coverings

In 2022, global imports of textile wall coverings rose remarkably to 12M square meters, growing by 6.8% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 24%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, textile wall covering imports rose remarkably to $126M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (4M square meters) was the key importer of textile wall coverings, committing 33% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (943K square meters) took a 7.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (5.9%) and Spain (4.7%). Australia (502K square meters), the UK (466K square meters), Belgium (342K square meters), Poland (314K square meters), Thailand (304K square meters), Sweden (287K square meters), Norway (270K square meters), China (248K square meters) and Romania (241K square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (+36.0%), Sweden (+34.5%), Australia (+29.9%), Spain (+25.8%), Poland (+18.1%), Romania (+12.8%), the United Arab Emirates (+9.9%), France (+7.0%), Belgium (+4.5%) and the UK (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +36.0% from 2012-2022. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, China (-14.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+9.5 p.p.), Spain (+4.1 p.p.), Australia (+3.8 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+3.6 p.p.), Thailand (+2.4 p.p.), Sweden (+2.2 p.p.), Poland (+1.9 p.p.) and France (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while China saw its share reduced by -11.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($33M) constitutes the largest market for imported textile wall coverings worldwide, comprising 26% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($9.9M), with a 7.8% share of global imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.9% share.

In the United States, textile wall covering imports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+7.1% per year) and Belgium (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average textile wall covering import price stood at $11 per square meter in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $13 per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($26 per square meter), while Norway ($2.9 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Textile Wall Coverings

In 2022, overseas shipments of textile wall coverings increased by 0.2% to 15M square meters, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, textile wall covering exports expanded markedly to $147M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, resulting at 9.4M square meters, which was near 62% of total exports in 2022. Germany (1.1M square meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 7.5% share, followed by the UK (5.8%). The following exporters - the United States (510K square meters), Italy (478K square meters), Belgium (424K square meters), the Netherlands (390K square meters), France (322K square meters) and New Zealand (230K square meters) - together made up 15% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to textile wall covering exports from China stood at +11.3%. At the same time, New Zealand (+24.5%) and the UK (+23.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +24.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-3.3%), the United States (-3.3%), France (-7.5%), Italy (-9.5%), the Netherlands (-12.2%) and Belgium (-17.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and the UK increased by +40 and +5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest textile wall covering supplying countries worldwide were China ($38M), Belgium ($20M) and Italy ($18M), with a combined 51% share of global exports. The Netherlands, France, the UK, the United States, Germany and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +26.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average textile wall covering export price amounted to $9.7 per square meter, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $10 per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($47 per square meter), while China ($4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+20.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform