Sweden: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Sweden

For the fourth year in a row, the Swedish linoleum market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -1.8% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Production in Sweden

In value terms, linoleum production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Linoleum production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, the amount of linoleum exported from Sweden reduced slightly to X square meters, falling by -3.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X square meters) was the main destination for linoleum exports from Sweden, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, linoleum exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X square meters), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark stood at -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-2.8% per year) and Finland (-6.6% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for linoleum exports from Sweden, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark amounted to -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-3.9% per year) and Finland (-1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum export price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Finland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X square meters of linoleum were imported into Sweden; declining by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 6.4% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X square meters) constituted the largest linoleum supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, linoleum imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.8% per year) and the UK (-23.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linoleum to Sweden, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.0% per year) and the UK (-28.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum import price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for the UK ($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 (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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