Plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Russia contracted from 252.2 million m² to 223.5 million m². This decline was primarily driven by a growing consumer preference for more eco-friendly and durable materials like ceramic granite, which was increasingly seen as an alternative to plastic. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further amplified demand for hygienic surface solutions, reinforcing the shift away from conventional plastic coverings towards materials with antibacterial properties.

From 2021, the market rebounded strongly, growing to 271.5 million m² in 2021 and surging to 340.7 million m² in 2022. This recovery and expansion were fueled by the introduction of innovative plastic coverings, particularly self-adhesive roll materials with enhanced performance characteristics such as improved resistance to mechanical stress and temperature fluctuations. These advancements broadened the application of plastic coverings in construction and renovation, especially in scenarios requiring flame-free installation methods.

Subsequent growth moderated, with the market volume reaching 358.0 million m² in 2023 before a slight stabilization at 350.7 million m² in 2024. Production in 2025 was recorded at 293.0 million m², continuing a gentle downward trend in output.

Production plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Russia's production of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 269.2 million square meters of these coverings, marking a solid 15.5% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 13.6%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 230.2 million square meters, with the largest decline of 2.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Exports plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Russia

Exports in kind, K m²

Exports of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings from Russia have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Russia exported 32 068 thousand square meters of these products, which is 15.9% higher than the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 20 027 thousand square meters, where the largest decline of 17.0% was recorded. In contrast, the biggest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 38.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Russia's exports of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in volume terms were Kazakhstan, accounting for 60.0% of exports, Ukraine with 18.1%, and Belarus at 13.8%. Together, these three countries made up 91.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's exports of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 85.3 million US dollars, showing a 10.3% gain compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value rose by 24%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, the key partners for Russia's exports in value terms were Kazakhstan, representing 52.1% of exports, Ukraine at 21.3%, and Belarus with 17.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 91.0% of total export value flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Russia

Imports in kind, K m²

The import market for plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in Russia showed significant volatility in recent years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 17 007 thousand square meters, then surged to a peak in 2021, resulting in a 2.1-fold swing between these two years. In 2021, Russia imported a total of 35 000 thousand square meters of these coverings, which is 109.2% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 40.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for Russia's imports of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in volume terms were China, contributing 46.0% of imports, Belgium with 14.2%, and Serbia at 9.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Russia's imports of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in value terms reached 157.8 million US dollars, which is 61.2% higher compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 58.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 16.6%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 97.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 4.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, the core sources for Russia's imports in value terms were China, making up 38.4% of imports, Belgium with 17.8%, and Serbia at 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 62.9% of total import value flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021