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

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

After five years of growth, the Polish market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -5.1% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +64.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Poland

In value terms, production of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 88%. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -5.3% to X square meters for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Poland, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Luxembourg exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X square meters), twofold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Luxembourg amounted to +55.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+18.4% per year) and France (+31.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Poland were Luxembourg ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 39% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +57.1%, recorded 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 export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) and Romania ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per square meter) and Spain ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Poland

For the sixth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in overseas purchases of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, which increased by 4.4% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to Poland, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X square meters), fivefold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +54.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+16.4% per year) and France (+10.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Poland, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +42.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+17.2% per year) and France (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.1%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the UK (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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