Algeria: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by 4.8% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -34.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from Algeria

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by 262% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3,924% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,513%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from Algeria, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X square meters), more than tenfold. Turkey (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Niger stood at -12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-32.1% per year) and Turkey (-33.8% per year).

In value terms, Niger ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exports from Algeria, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger totaled -15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-31.9% per year) and Turkey (-33.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Mauritania (+78.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into Algeria

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by 8.8% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 +17.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics expanded to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -34.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Algeria, together accounting for 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +51.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Algeria, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+9.8% per year) and Poland (+47.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 Portugal (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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