United Kingdom: Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market 2024

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market Size in the UK

The UK vulcanised rubber mats market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 24% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Production in the UK

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber decreased by -17.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 53%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of vulcanised rubber mats exports from the UK, with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Sweden, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Iceland, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +53.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber exports from the UK, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+1.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vulcanised rubber mats export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, the amount of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber imported into the UK surged to X tons, jumping by 22% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +14.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.8% against 2018 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vulcanised rubber mats imports to the UK, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Poland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Malaysia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +39.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vulcanised rubber mats suppliers to the UK were China ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Canada and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +30.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vulcanised rubber mats import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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