MERCOSUR: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR linoleum market increased by 9.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, linoleum production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of linoleum exported in MERCOSUR declined rapidly to X square meters, reducing by -22.1% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 179% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X square meters) was the largest exporter of linoleum, making up 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X square meters), comprising a 23% share of total exports. Brazil (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linoleum exports, with a CAGR of +67.2% from 2012 to 2021. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Brazil (-31.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (+72 p.p.) and Chile (+6.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -72.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest linoleum supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +55.6%, saw 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 235%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per square meter), while Peru ($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 Brazil (+26.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Linoleum Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, purchases abroad of linoleum increased by 43% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of linoleum imports in 2021 were Chile (X square meters), Brazil (X square meters) and Colombia (X square meters), together reaching 81% of total import. Suriname (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Venezuela (X square meters). All these countries together held near 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Suriname (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest linoleum importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports. These countries were followed by Suriname and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Among the main importing countries, Suriname, with a CAGR of +46.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($X per square meter), while Venezuela ($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 Suriname (-1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform