U.S.: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. linoleum market totaled $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Production in the U.S.

In value terms, linoleum production stood at $X in 2021. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 5.5%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of linoleum increased by 18% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 49%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linoleum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X square meters) was the main destination for linoleum exports from the United States, with a 84% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania (X square meters), with a 2.5% share of total exports. Costa Rica (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (0.0% per year) and Costa Rica (-8.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for linoleum exports from the United States, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled -4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+54.4% per year) and Mexico (-16.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum export price amounted to $X per square meter, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Russia (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, imports of linoleum into the United States soared to X square meters, picking up by 34% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linoleum imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters), Canada (X square meters) and the UK (X square meters) were the main suppliers of linoleum imports to the United States, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest linoleum suppliers to the United States, with a combined 96% share of total imports. Italy, China and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4%.

China, with a CAGR of +11.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum import price amounted to $X per square meter, shrinking by -22.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Canada ($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 the UK (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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