Italy: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Italy

In 2021, the Italian linoleum market decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a precipitous decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Italy

In value terms, linoleum production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of linoleum decreased by -5.2% to X square meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 9.7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Sweden (X square meters) and France (X square meters) were the main destinations of linoleum exports from Italy, together accounting for 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Turkey, the United States, Switzerland, Thailand, Poland and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +285.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for linoleum exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United States, Switzerland, Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +297.1%, saw 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 linoleum export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Switzerland (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Italy

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of linoleum increased by 63% to X square meters in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), China (X square meters) and France (X square meters) were the main suppliers of linoleum imports to Italy, with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +94.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest linoleum suppliers to Italy, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Sweden, Croatia and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +41.4%, 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

The average linoleum import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, reducing by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for Hungary ($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 Sweden (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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