Spain: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish linoleum market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed noticeable growth. Linoleum consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, the amount of linoleum exported from Spain shrank modestly to X square meters, declining by -4% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 262%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Andorra (X square meters) was the main destination for linoleum exports from Spain, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, linoleum exports to Andorra exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X square meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X square meters), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Andorra totaled +69.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+91.9% per year) and Italy (-25.1% per year).

In value terms, Andorra ($X) remains the key foreign market for linoleum exports from Spain, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cuba ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Andorra amounted to +61.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+42.6% per year) and France (+125.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum export price amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 35% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 157% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Andorra ($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 Venezuela (+621.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, purchases abroad of linoleum increased by 19% to X square meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X square meters) constituted the largest linoleum supplier to Spain, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, linoleum imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), fourfold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +149.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.7% per year) and France (-0.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest linoleum suppliers to Spain, together accounting for 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by China and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 21%.

China, with a CAGR of +111.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 82%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 Italy (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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