Plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Germany began the period at 189.0 million m² in 2018. It then contracted to 158.1 million m² in 2019, a year in which plastic floors were noted as affordable, easy-care, and durable alternatives to natural floorings, with PVC now considered safe due to the replacement of harmful plasticizers. The market recovered strongly in 2020, reaching 201.9 million m².

Demand surged to a peak of 226.2 million m² in 2021. This growth was supported by consumer preferences shifting towards design floors, particularly vinyl, which emerged as a popular alternative for homeowners according to an April 2021 survey. The market then contracted significantly in 2022, falling to 169.1 million m².

By 2024, the market volume had declined further to 155.5 million m². During these later years, broader industry trends were shaping development, including a growing focus on environmental awareness, digitalization for planning and installation, and material innovations leading to more hybrid solutions.

Production plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the production value of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings reached 435.9 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 438.1 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 9.2% drop. The most significant increase was seen in 2018, with a 26.7% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Germany's production of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 85 287 thousand square meters, representing a 5.3% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 51.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Germany

Exports in kind, M m²

Germany's exports of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 48.0 million square meters, which is 5.1% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 3.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 44.8 million square meters, with the largest decline of 3.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, Germany supplied plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to a wide range of markets. France accounted for 16.8% of exports in volume, the United Kingdom for 11.6%, and the Netherlands for 8.9%. Together, these three countries made up 37.3% of total exports, while numerous smaller destinations contributed the remaining 62.7%.

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 a two-year decline, Germany's exports of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings have rebounded. In 2020, exports were valued at 392.1 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate increase of 7.7% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 364.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%.

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

The structure of Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. France held a 13.6% share, Austria 10.5%, and the United Kingdom 8.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for just 32.5% of total export value, with no single country dominating the market.

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

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

Imports plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Germany

Imports in kind, M m²

In 2020, Germany's imports of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings reached 164.6 million square meters, showing a sharp increase of 34.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 23%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 122.8 million square meters, which also experienced the largest decline of 23.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source of Germany's imports of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings in volume, accounting for 59.8%. Belgium followed with 10.7%, and Luxembourg with 8.3%. Together, these three countries represented 78.9% of total import volume.

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

Germany's imports of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 775.9 million US dollars, up by 1.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 11.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China led as the top supplier of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Germany in value terms, with a 44.2% share. Belgium accounted for 13.3%, and Luxembourg for 8.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 66.1% of total import value.

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

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