Austria: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Austria

The Austrian linoleum market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -16.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Linoleum consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Austria

In value terms, linoleum production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of linoleum decreased by -47.4% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 647% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 155%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for linoleum exports from Austria, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, linoleum exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X square meters), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-15.1% per year) and Italy (-12.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for linoleum exports from Austria, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-16.3% per year) and Italy (-9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average linoleum export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, jumping by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 243% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of linoleum, when their volume increased by 19% to X square meters. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of linoleum imports to Austria, together accounting for 94% of total imports. France lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 5.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +137.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest linoleum suppliers to Austria were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, which accounted for a further 5.6%.

France, with a CAGR of +119.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average linoleum import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, surging by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per square meter) and France ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy ($X per square meter) and the Netherlands ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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