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

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

In 2022, the Nigerien market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -21.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Nigeria

Exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Nigeria declined sharply to X square meters in 2022, which is down by -40% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,002% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 881% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Nigeria, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger (X square meters), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Benin totaled +52.3%.

In value terms, Benin ($X) remains the key foreign market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from Nigeria, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Benin amounted to +84.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 133%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Benin totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+33.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, overseas purchases of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -32.3% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 83%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 87%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) was the main supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Nigeria, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-10.6% per year) and Malaysia (+2.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Nigeria, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-19.5% per year) and Malaysia (-6.7% 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, jumping by 69% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Thailand ($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 China (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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