Poland: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Poland

The Polish linoleum market expanded notably to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Poland

In value terms, linoleum production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 65%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of linoleum decreased by -61.6% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 511%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 279%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X square meters) was the main destination for linoleum exports from Poland, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, linoleum exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X square meters), sixfold. Latvia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic amounted to +111.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+86.6% per year) and Latvia (+21.3% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for linoleum exports from Poland, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan stood at +218.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+49.1% per year) and Italy (+19.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average linoleum export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, increasing by 238% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Kazakhstan (+59.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, linoleum imports into Poland amounted to X square meters, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum imports reached $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +65.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of linoleum imports to Poland, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +92.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest linoleum suppliers to Poland, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +84.1%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum import price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Ukraine ($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 Belgium (+49.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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