Portugal: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by 4.4% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Portugal

In value terms, production of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 125%. Production of peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exported from Portugal dropped to X square meters, waning by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -5.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Denmark (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from Portugal, together comprising 73% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +63.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Angola ($X) were the largest markets for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports. France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +30.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Italy (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into Portugal

Imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics into Portugal reached X square meters in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Portugal, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), threefold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +30.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+11.3% per year) and France (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Portugal, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +32.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.0% per year) and France (+7.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The import price peaked 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 Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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