Switzerland: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swiss linoleum market, when its value increased by 18% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Switzerland

In value terms, linoleum production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of linoleum were finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 153%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main destinations of linoleum exports from Switzerland, with a combined 93% share of total exports. Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for linoleum exported from Switzerland worldwide, together accounting for 92% of total exports. Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +21.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum export price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, linoleum imports into Switzerland rose rapidly to X square meters, surging by 5.8% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of linoleum imports to Switzerland, with a combined 97% share of total imports. France lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 1.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest linoleum suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 95% of total imports. France lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 2.3%.

France, with a CAGR of +22.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum import price amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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