Ireland: Market for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Ireland

The Irish market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 190% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Ireland

In value terms, production of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 73%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by 51% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Ireland, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +113.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Ireland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 71% of total exports. The UK, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +129.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of -16.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -18.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 26%. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Sweden (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in purchases abroad of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, which decreased by 0% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X square meters), China (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Ireland, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +37.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Ireland, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+35.0% per year) and Belgium (+9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Luxembourg ($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 South Korea (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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