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

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

The Italian market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded significantly to $X in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Italy

In value terms, production of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 693% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of pvc floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Italy contracted dramatically to X square meters, shrinking by -19.9% on 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X square meters), the UK (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Italy, with a combined 34% share of total exports. Switzerland, France, Sweden, Turkey, Israel, Slovenia, Portugal, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 31% share of total exports. France, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Portugal, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +21.3%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Germany (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings imported into Italy skyrocketed to X square meters, picking up by 45% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports saw resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Italy, with a combined 57% share of total imports. France, Poland, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Sweden, South Korea and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +49.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings suppliers to Italy were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 54% of total imports. France, Poland, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Sweden, South Korea and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +48.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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