Africa: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Africa

The African linoleum market totaled $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Africa

In value terms, linoleum production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of linoleum increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana was the major exporter of linoleum in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Egypt (X square meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uganda (X%). South Africa (X square meters) held a minor share of total exports.

Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of linoleum. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ghana (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Uganda (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest linoleum supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Egypt, linoleum exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while Ghana ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Linoleum Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of linoleum, when their volume increased by X% to X square meters. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X square meters) and Sudan (X square meters) were the main importers of linoleum in 2023, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X square meters), creating a X% share of total imports. Libya (X square meters), Ethiopia (X square meters), Algeria (X square meters), Angola (X square meters), South Africa (X square meters), Tanzania (X square meters) and Senegal (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Madagascar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported linoleum in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, linoleum imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ethiopia (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per square meter), while Sudan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform