France: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2024

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in France

The French market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in France

In value terms, production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from France

Exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from France fell notably to X square meters in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Switzerland (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, Morocco and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings were finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced to $X in 2022. The total import 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X square meters), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Vietnam ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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