Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for non-PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings worldwide, with a forecasted growth in market volume and value from 2022 to 2030. China dominates both consumption and production of these coverings. The global market is also driven by imports and exports, with notable fluctuations in trends and prices over the years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +5.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 2.2B square meters by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +7.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

In 2022, approx. 1.5B square meters of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings were consumed worldwide; declining by -4.4% against the year before. Overall, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 1.6B square meters, and then shrank in the following year.

The revenue of the market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings worldwide dropped to $5.5B in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. Global consumption peaked at $5.7B in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Consumption By Country

China (358M square meters) remains the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings consuming country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (135M square meters), threefold. The United States (99M square meters) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.

In China, consumption of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+15.0% per year) and the United States (+12.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($1.3B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($547M). It was followed by India.

In China, the market of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded at an average annual rate of +18.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (+12.9% per year) and India (+17.1% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings was registered in Ireland (8.6 square meters per person), followed by the UK (0.8 square meters per person), South Korea (0.7 square meters per person) and Russia (0.6 square meters per person), while the world average per capita consumption of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings was estimated at 0.2 square meters per person.

In Ireland, per capita consumption of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded at an average annual rate of +54.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+22.5% per year) and South Korea (+11.3% per year).

Production

World Production of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

In 2022, approx. 1.3B square meters of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings were produced worldwide; waning by -3.8% compared with the year before. Overall, production, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 36%. Global production peaked at 1.5B square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reduced to $5.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $6.8B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (613M square meters) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (117M square meters), fivefold. Russia (76M square meters) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.7% share.

In China, production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+10.9% per year) and Russia (+14.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

In 2022, global imports of non-pvc floor, wall and ceiling coverings declined to 556M square meters, waning by -2.2% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +13.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the maximum at 571M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings dropped slightly to $1.7B in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +110.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.7B, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the UK (58M square meters), followed by the United States (35M square meters) and Germany (31M square meters) were the major importers of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings, together creating 22% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (24M square meters), Saudi Arabia (22M square meters), Canada (20M square meters), India (19M square meters), the Philippines (18M square meters), France (16M square meters), Australia (16M square meters), Indonesia (14M square meters), Japan (12M square meters) and Italy (11M square meters) - together made up 31% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings importing markets worldwide were the United States ($148M), Germany ($131M) and the UK ($117M), together accounting for 23% of global imports. France, the Netherlands, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, India and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +17.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $3.1 per square meter, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($5.2 per square meter), while the Philippines ($0.6 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by 0.7% to 415M square meters in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 -34.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 628M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $2.4B in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 30%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

China prevails in coverings structure, accounting for 256M square meters, which was near 62% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (37M square meters) and the Netherlands (19M square meters), together creating a 14% share of total exports. The United States (11M square meters), Germany (9.9M square meters), Belgium (7.6M square meters), the UK (7.3M square meters) and Ireland (6.5M square meters) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports from China stood at +1.8%. At the same time, Ireland (+18.3%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+14.2%), the UK (+11.0%) and the Netherlands (+6.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +18.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United States (-3.6%), Germany (-3.9%) and Belgium (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) and the Netherlands increased by +6.1 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.8B) remains the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier worldwide, comprising 73% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($94M), with a 3.8% share of global exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +12.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.0% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $5.9 per square meter, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 75%. The global export price peaked at $5.9 per square meter in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($9.5 per square meter), while Ireland ($0.9 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform