Bahrain: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Bahrain

The Bahraini market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings contracted sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -21.2% 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, however, posted a perceptible increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Bahrain shrank to X square meters, reducing by -11.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13,261% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 12,895%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Bahrain, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X square meters), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from Bahrain, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +18.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 7% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Kuwait amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+17.9%).

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Bahrain

Imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings into Bahrain fell to X square meters in 2022, waning by -9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 120%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to Bahrain, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), sevenfold. Saudi Arabia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+31.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Bahrain, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+24.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 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 the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 the Netherlands (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform