Non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German market for non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats declined from 184.9 thousand tons to 163.9 thousand tons. The acquisition of Kampmann Eingangsmatten GmbH by Emco Bau in early 2018 reshaped the entry mat segment, while the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 severely constrained construction activity and consumer purchases, leading to a market contraction.

The market recovered to 181.9 thousand tons by 2022, driven by rising demand for ecological floor coverings supported by studies from the German Institute for Building Technology and broader sustainability trends. During this period, major player Uzin Utz AG transitioned to a Societas Europaea, reflecting corporate developments within the industry.

From 2023 onward, the market volume fell sharply, reaching 135.4 thousand tons in 2024, marking a significant reduction after the post-pandemic rebound.

Production non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats in Germany has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 424.4 million US dollars, marking a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 455.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 188.5 thousand tonnes of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats, showing little change from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a modest rise of 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats from Germany have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 48,207 tonnes, representing a 17.3% uptick compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 64.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 28,822 tonnes, which also saw a decline of 1.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 42.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, exports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats from Germany were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Poland accounted for 15.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 11.9%, and Belgium for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of Germany's exports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats declined in 2020. Exports totalled 113.3 million US dollars, down by 2.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 13%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 115.6 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that exports in value terms of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats from Germany were not concentrated on a few key destinations. The United States accounted for 17.7% of exports, the United Kingdom for 7.7%, and Sweden for 7.0%. Combined, these three countries made up only 32.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats into Germany declined in 2020. Germany imported 23,568 tonnes, which is 8.5% less than in the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.5%, equating to an average annual rate of 4.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 25,765 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, India, and China were the main sources of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats imports into Germany. Czechia accounted for 19.9% of imports in kind, India for 17.4%, and China for 14.2%. Together, these three countries represented 51.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats into Germany have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 59.8 million US dollars, down by 9.5% compared to the prior year. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 70.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms remained highly diversified. Czechia accounted for 17.6% of imports, Poland for 10.8%, and China for 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up only 38.2% of total import flows, with the remaining 61.8% coming from a wide range of smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020