United Kingdom: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in the UK

After eight years of growth, the UK market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -20.3% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Production of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in the UK

In value terms, production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from the UK

Exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from the UK rose to X square meters in 2022, growing by 4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters), Ireland (X square meters) and Australia (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from the UK, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Canada, Switzerland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +70.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Ireland, Australia, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +45.1%, recorded 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 non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -22.4% to X square meters for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to the UK, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X square meters), more than tenfold. Ireland (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+40.8% per year) and Ireland (+28.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to the UK, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +24.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+40.4% per year) and Germany (+16.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 ($X per square meter), while the price for Ireland ($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 United States (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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