EU: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in the EU

The EU market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in the EU

In value terms, production of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X square meters), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X square meters), Germany (X square meters), Luxembourg (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Sweden (X square meters) were the largest exporters of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, together making up X% of total exports. Slovenia (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while Slovenia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics was finally on the rise to reach X square meters after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, namely Germany, the Netherlands, France and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Poland (X square meters), making up a X% share of total imports. Italy (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Sweden (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Finland (X square meters) and Denmark (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per square meter) and Finland ($X per square meter), while the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) and the Netherlands ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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