Saudi Arabia: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Saudi Arabia

After three years of growth, the Saudi market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -20% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, when their volume decreased by -3.3% to X square meters. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X square meters), South Africa (X square meters) and Yemen (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 77% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +64.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt totaled -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+37.3% per year) and South Africa (+28.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 China (+29.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Saudi Arabia

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -19.9% to X square meters in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 93%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 74%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), India (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +38.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Belgium ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 73% of total imports. India, Slovenia, Serbia, the United States and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +38.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Korea ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($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 Russia (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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