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

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

The Chinese market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 50% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in China

In value terms, production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 34%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from China

In 2022, after eight years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, when their volume decreased by -12% to X square meters. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China, accounting for a 14% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X square meters), twofold. The UK (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +10.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+21.0% per year) and the UK (+25.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from China, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+8.8% per year) and Australia (+18.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Philippines (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into China

In 2022, approx. X square meters of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings were imported into China; with a decrease of -26.5% on 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X square meters), the United States (X square meters) and Vietnam (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to China, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +201.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), South Korea ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings suppliers to China, with a combined 64% share of total imports. France, the UK, Vietnam, Spain, Japan, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +220.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 66%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the price for Spain ($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 (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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