EU: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in the EU

In 2021, after seven years of decline, there was growth in the EU linoleum market, when its value increased by 0.8% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Production in the EU

In value terms, linoleum production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports in the EU

Linoleum exports declined to X square meters in 2021, falling by -1.9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 176%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X square meters) represented the major exporter of linoleum, creating 72% of total exports. Italy (X square meters) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (9.4%). The following exporters - Sweden (X square meters) and France (X square meters) - each accounted for a 3.5% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linoleum exports, with a CAGR of +104.4% from 2012 to 2021. Italy (-1.7%), Sweden (-2.9%), Germany (-10.0%) and France (-13.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +71 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest linoleum supplier in the European Union, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9% share.

In the Netherlands, linoleum exports increased at an average annual rate of +91.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-1.5% per year) and Germany (-12.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per square meter) and the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while Germany ($X per square meter) and Italy ($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 (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Linoleum Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of linoleum in the European Union shrank slightly to X square meters, dropping by -4.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) represented the main importers of linoleum in the European Union, together accounting for near 47% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X square meters), France (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters), together mixing up a 37% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest linoleum importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per square meter), while the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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