Portugal: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese linoleum market reduced to $X in 2021, declining by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Linoleum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Portugal

In value terms, linoleum production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Portugal

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of linoleum increased by 40% to X square meters in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 238% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Angola (X square meters), Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters) and Cabo Verde (X square meters) were the main destinations of linoleum exports from Portugal, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +75.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Angola ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for linoleum exports from Portugal, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Angola stood at -12.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+81.0% per year) and Cabo Verde (-24.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average linoleum export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with a decrease of -18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 138%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 France (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, overseas purchases of linoleum were finally on the rise to reach X square meters after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X square meters) was the main supplier of linoleum to Portugal, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, linoleum imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X square meters), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-19.8% per year) and France (-9.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linoleum to Portugal, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-18.1% per year) and France (-9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average linoleum import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per square meter) and Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for France ($X per square meter) and Italy ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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