Europe: Market for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber 2024

Market Size for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Europe

In 2022, the Europe solid vulcanised rubber sheet market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Europe

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber were exported in Europe; waning by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber. At the same time, Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Sweden (X%), Romania (X%), France (X%), Belgium (X%) and Slovenia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Spain and Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), Italy (X%) and the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the UK, Italy and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In Germany, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Imports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Imports in Europe

Solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) was the main importer of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber in Europe, constituting X% of total import.

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

In value terms, the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Italy, Austria, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Russia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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