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

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

For the third year in a row, the Austrian market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.8% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Austria

In value terms, production of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X square meters of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics were exported from Austria; waning by -24.9% against the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -10.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from Austria, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X square meters), twofold. Slovakia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+12.2% per year) and Slovakia (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exports from Austria, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+8.4% per year) and Slovenia (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Spain (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into Austria

In 2022, purchases abroad of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by -5.8% to X square meters for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Austria, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +68.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Taiwan (Chinese), Luxembourg, South Korea and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +54.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for South Korea ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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