EU: Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Market 2024

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU linoleum manufacturing machine market decreased by -5.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a mild descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Production in the EU

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7.6%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings were exported in the European Union; which is down by -8.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy was the largest exporter of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings in the European Union, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was approx. 51% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), committing a 29% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Belgium (X units) - together made up 13% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 85% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.8%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +6.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 6%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, linoleum manufacturing machine imports in the European Union rose slightly to X units, increasing by 2.3% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -5.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) was the key importer of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings, comprising 34% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Italy (X units), Poland (X units), France (X units), Portugal (X units), Spain (X units) and the Netherlands (X units), together generating a 42% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X units), Belgium (X units), Romania (X units), Sweden (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Hungary (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hungary (+33.0%), Slovakia (+21.6%), the Netherlands (+14.8%), Poland (+13.4%), Romania (+8.7%), Sweden (+8.3%), Portugal (+6.7%), France (+6.7%) and Italy (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +33.0% from 2012-2022. Belgium and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+12 p.p.), Poland (+3.6 p.p.), the Netherlands (+2.8 p.p.), Hungary (+1.8 p.p.) and Slovakia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-2.3 p.p.), Italy (-4.8 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-5.5 p.p.) and Spain (-6.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings in the European Union, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.5% share.

In Germany, linoleum manufacturing machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+5.9% per year) and Italy (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per unit), while Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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