EU: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in the EU

The EU linoleum market declined to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Production in the EU

In value terms, linoleum production declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of linoleum, when their volume increased by X% to X square meters. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linoleum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporter of linoleum in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Italy (X square meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X square meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. France (X square meters) held a relatively small share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linoleum exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Italy (X%), Germany (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while France, Italy and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest linoleum supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, linoleum exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per square meter) and Italy ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands ($X per square meter) and Germany ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Linoleum Imports

Imports in the EU

After four years of decline, supplies from abroad of linoleum increased by X% to X square meters in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. France (X square meters) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sweden (X%), Denmark (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). The following importers - Poland (X square meters), Slovakia (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Ireland (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Slovakia, Ireland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Slovakia, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per square meter in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform