Austria: Carpet Market 2023

Carpet Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian carpet market decreased by -51.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carpet Production in Austria

In value terms, carpet production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Carpet Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, carpet exports from Austria surged to X square meters, picking up by 76% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carpet exports declined to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for carpet exports from Austria, with a 21% share of total exports. Moreover, carpet exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X square meters), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+305.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for carpet exports from Austria, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+286.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carpet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, declining by -46.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carpet Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of carpets and other textile floor coverings increased by 11% to X square meters, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, carpet imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) were the main suppliers of carpet imports to Austria, together comprising 51% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, India, China and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carpet to Austria, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+14.7% per year) and Poland (+15.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carpet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, falling by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 3.1% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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