Switzerland: Market for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by 7.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +23.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, when their volume decreased by -5.5% to X square meters. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Switzerland, together accounting for 53% of total exports. China, the Czech Republic, South Korea, the United States, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. China, the United States, South Korea, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +31.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 10%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings imported into Switzerland rose modestly to X square meters, surging by 4.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +26.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +25.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Switzerland, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X square meters), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +12.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.2% per year) and Belgium (+13.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Switzerland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.6% per year) and Belgium (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 3.7%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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