Australia: Market for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

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

The Australian market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Australia

Exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Australia dropped markedly to X square meters in 2022, reducing by -56% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Australia, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X square meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Papua New Guinea (X square meters), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-23.6% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+8.2% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from Australia, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-25.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per square meter) and Canada ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per square meter) and Papua New Guinea ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Australia

For the fourth year in a row, Australia recorded growth in purchases abroad of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, which increased by 17% to X square meters in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to Australia, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X square meters), threefold. The UK (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+21.1% per year) and the UK (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Australia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +28.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+26.2% per year) and the UK (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per square meter) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per square meter), while the price for South Korea ($X per square meter) and France ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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