We use cookies to improve your experience and for marketing. Read our cookie policy or manage cookies.

Accept essential cookies
Accept all cookies
China - Wallpaper And Wall Coverings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Report Update: Jun 1, 2025

China - Wallpaper And Wall Coverings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Single report
Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)
What's the difference?
Subscription
Online access and download
from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing
Jul 16, 2023

China Wallpaper Exports Drop to $45M in April 2023

China Wallpaper Exports

In April 2023, overseas shipments of wallpaper and wall coverings increased by 4.5% to 11K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after two months of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a slight expansion from April 2022 to April 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, exports increased by +149.3% against February 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when exports increased by 139% m-o-m.

In value terms, wallpaper exports shrank modestly to $45M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from April 2022 to April 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, exports increased by +145.8% against February 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when exports increased by 149% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $45M, and then contracted in the following month.

COUNTRYExport Value of Wallpaper in China (million USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Vietnam6.24.02.31.82.83.03.83.510.91.83.43.57.0
Uzbekistan0.71.21.21.63.31.83.11.71.62.31.82.34.0
United States1.41.82.02.62.91.81.61.81.52.41.23.93.6
India2.33.33.74.13.74.02.63.03.04.40.93.32.9
Ghana0.50.30.80.51.00.60.91.41.21.60.41.12.1
Iran1.52.92.92.43.52.32.12.54.02.20.21.02.1
Indonesia1.92.63.02.31.51.61.41.51.21.51.13.11.6
Philippines2.41.71.32.11.11.41.81.21.41.20.42.51.2
United Arab Emirates2.62.71.22.32.61.62.31.91.92.10.21.41.1
Saudi Arabia0.31.30.40.40.60.30.60.50.40.60.30.31.0
Russia0.20.40.40.30.31.80.31.50.60.80.51.51.0
Nigeria0.50.91.01.31.60.40.91.10.71.90.41.20.9
Mongolia0.10.2< 0.10.2< 0.1< 0.10.10.2< 0.1< 0.1< 0.1< 0.10.2
Others11.412.514.815.612.914.016.816.615.214.77.520.116.0
Total31.935.935.037.538.134.738.238.443.937.518.245.244.7

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (1.6K tons), Vietnam (933 tons) and India (926 tons) were the main destinations of wallpaper exports from China, with a combined 33% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($7M), Uzbekistan ($4M) and the United States ($3.6M) were the largest markets for wallpaper exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 33% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +16.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics (10K tons) was the largest type of wallpaper exported from China, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by wallpaper and similar wall coverings and window transparencies; of paper, n.e.s. (293 tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics amounted to +1.4%.

In value terms, wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics ($43M) remains the largest type of wallpaper exported from China, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by wallpaper and similar wall coverings and window transparencies; of paper, n.e.s. ($1.3M), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics amounted to +3.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In April 2023, the wallpaper price stood at $4,161 per ton (FOB, China), falling by -5.3% against the previous month. Over the period from April 2022 to April 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 23% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,395 per ton in March 2023, and then declined in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($10,096 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($700 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wallpaper market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 17241100 - Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, window transparencies of paper

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

Recommended posts

Free Data: Wallpaper and Wall Coverings - China
Table
Wallpaper and Wall Coverings - China - Table
Dashboard
Wallpaper and Wall Coverings - China - Dashboard
Report
Wallpaper and Wall Coverings - China - Report