Germany: Market for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2024

Market Size for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Germany

The German market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Germany

In value terms, production of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings contracted 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded decline in shipments abroad of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, which decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X square meters), twofold. The Netherlands (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters), China (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then fell modestly 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per square meter), while the price for Luxembourg ($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 South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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