Israel: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Israel

The Israeli linoleum market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -23.6% 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). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Linoleum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of linoleum increased by 725% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 6,200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, linoleum exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malta (X square meters) was the main destination for linoleum exports from Israel, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, linoleum exports to Malta exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X square meters), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malta was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+46.7% per year) and Thailand (-32.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for linoleum exports from Israel, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malta ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malta (0.0% per year) and Thailand (-37.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum export price amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -87.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 9,720%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (-7.1%).

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, overseas purchases of linoleum decreased by -3.7% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X square meters), China (X square meters) and France (X square meters) were the main suppliers of linoleum imports to Israel, with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, the United States, Turkey, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest linoleum suppliers to Israel were France ($X), China ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, Turkey, the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +25.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 linoleum import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, rising by 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for Russia ($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 Russia (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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