United Arab Emirates: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -9.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +95.6% against 2016 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates recorded decline in shipments abroad of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, which decreased by -19% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -29.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics reached $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -8.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from the United Arab Emirates, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uzbekistan (X square meters), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +225.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+43.0% per year) and Uzbekistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from the United Arab Emirates were the United States ($X), India ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising 87% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +209.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by +103.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 Iran (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by -13.8% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +104.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +54.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X square meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X square meters), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-5.4% per year) and Belgium (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-12.1% per year) and Belgium (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($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 Thailand (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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